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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NEW LITURGY 


At the meeting of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the 
United States held at Dayton, Ohio, in May 1917, it was resolved: “That a 
committee of nine be appointed, three representing the constituency of the 
Eastern Theological Seminary, three the constituency of the Central 
Seminary, and three the constituency of the Mission House; the Professor 
of Liturgics in each of these Seminaries to be a member of this committee, 
to prepare a new Liturgy in accordance with Reformed principles, and 
report to the next General Synod.” The committee accordingly was con- 
stituted of those whose names are subscribed to this Report. 


At the meeting of the General Synod held at Reading, Pa., in May 1920, 
a partial Report was submitted. The present Report, lacking a few minor 
details, is substantially complete, and is submitted to your reverend body 
with the hope that it may receive your approval. The book is the product 
of much prayer and painstaking toil. Its preparation has involved the 
careful and unprejudiced study of all former Orders of Worship approved 
by our Church, as well as the comparative study of the various Liturgies 
now used by other Christian bodies. Its familiar tone gives proof of the 
retention of the essential features of our devotional heritage. The numerous 
changes which have been made, the committee believes to be fully justified 
by the enlarged needs and changed conditions of our time. The choice of 
alternates for the Lord’s Day and Holy Communion Services, and the 
enlarged collection of Prayers for Special Occasions, it is hoped may satisfy 
the growing demand for greater flexibility in the use of forms for public 
worship. The many modifications of Forms hitherto used by our Churches 
are partly due to requests for revision which have come from various 
sources. Every suggestion which has come to the committee has received 
careful consideration. The committee is especially indebted to Rev. Prof. C. 
Ernest Wagner, former Professor of English Literature in Franklin and 
Marshall College, for his kind co-operation in revising and correcting the 
proots. It is gratifying to state that the Report has the unanimous approval 
of the committee, and that all its meetings, notwithstanding the occasional 
struggles of diverse and conflicting opinions, the spirit of unity, fairness 
and mutual regard was maintained inviolate. 


In presenting this Report the committee cherishes the hope that by the 
unifying power of the Holy Spirit and through closer fellowship in the pure 
and reverent worship of the sanctuary, and in the faithful service of our 
Lord, we may all come to share more fully in receiving and extending the 
blessings of His kingdom. 


Committee, 


JOHN C. BOWMAN, 
A. M. GLUCK, 
JAMES I. Goon, 
CHARLES E. MILLER, 
E. A. Horer, 

C. F. KRI£TE, 

JOHN W. APPLE, 

D. I. Prueu, 


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Report of Special Committee. 


Action of the General Synod, 1926 
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ITEM JJ—That since “The Book of Worship’’ is 
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(PHESLORD'S DAY SERVICE...; .'. SNS ANS Sel a CRONIN Oe Ra RPS 1 
AN ORDER FOR MORNING OR EVENING SERVICE............. 8 
DESH LM ROMRCORGNMR VICE te hte ha trey nigel kr ae ok, 12 
CHEE TANT M EU AGEL Sais RAEN vy hyn Heche: Scie nd eee fake ete, 14 
PRE RERECARA LORY ASER VICE Avie uts ret scteted kal d ou ales eee 18 
EPpy Oley SOOM MUNION@ Gah. had bes Pash hey SO Aa eS 24 
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PROCS TIONTOReVINISTERG) wet ksvay ce a. ame ae ad 78 
Ad lONeOMEEV INISTRERS ron ion ts ghee ne Sa 83 
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF ELDERS AND DEACONS.. 87 
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BeEPERES Ue OM EDI Es DIAL) iad, en ee oer a esti ui a 116 
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SUGGESTED PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS............. 140 
SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE FOR READING DURING THE OFFER- 
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THE LORD’S DAY SERVICE 


Having taken his place, the congregation also standing, the min- 
ister shall begin the Service with this Sentence of Scripture: 
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Then the minister shall say: 


Dearly Beloved in the Lord: If we say that we have no 
sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but 
if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive 
us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 
Let us therefore humble ourselves before the throne of 
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, and confess our 
manifold sins and transgressions with lowly and contrite 
hearts, that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, 
through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. 


Here all shall kneel and say: 


Almighty and most merciful God our heavenly Father, 
we cast ourselves down before Thee under a deep sense of 
our unworthiness and guilt. We have grievously sinned 
against Thee, in thought, in word, and in deed. We have 
come short of Thy glory. We have broken Thy com- 
mandments, and turned aside every one of us from the 
way of life. Yet now, O most merciful Father, hear us 
when we call upon Thee with penitent hearts; and for the 
sake of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Pardon our sins, and grant us Thy peace. Take away 
our guilt. Purify us, by the inspiration of Thy Holy 
Spirit, from all inward uncleanness; and make us able 
and willing to serve Thee in newness of life, to the glory 
of Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, oun Lord. 


Amen. 
Then the minister shall stand and say: 


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2, THE Book OF WORSHIP 


Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Who desireth not the death of the sinner, but rather that 
he may turn from his wickedness and live, and Who gave 
His only Son to be a sacrifice for the sins of the whole 
world; have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you 
from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all 
goodness, and bring you to life everlasting; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Or the following: 

Hearken now unto the comforting assurance of the 
grace of God, promised in the Gospel to all that repent 
and believe: 

As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the 
death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his 
way and live. God so loved the world that He gave His 
only begotten Son, that whosoever. believeth in Him 
should not perish, but have everlasting life. 

Unto as many of you, therefore, beloved brethren, as 
truly repent of your sins, and believe in the Lord Jesus 
Christ, with full purpose of new obedience, I announce 
and declare, by the authority and in the name of Christ, 
that your sins are forgiven in heaven, according to His 
promise in the Gospel, through the perfect merit of Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


The congregation shall now stand and sing the Gloria in Excelsis, 
or a Chant, or a Hymn. 


M. Praise ye the Lord: 
C. The Lord’s name be praised. 


Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will 
toward men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship 
Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy 
great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father 
Almighty. 


THE LORD’S DAY SERVICE 3 


O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O Lord 
God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away 
the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that 
takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. 
Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our - 
prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the 
Father, have mercy upon us. 

For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou 
only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the 
glory of God the Father. Amen. 


The Scripture Lesson shall now be read, according to the order 
of the Church year, after which the congregation shall stand and sing 
the Canticle for' the Day, or an appropriate Chant, or the Gloria Patri: 


Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost: 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. Amen. 


Here the Apostles’ Creed shall be recited: 


I believe in God the Father Almighty: Maker of heaven 
and earth. 

And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord: 
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin 
Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, 
and buried; He descended into hades; the third day He 
rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and 
sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; 
from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the 
dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghest: the Holy Catholie Church; 
the Communion of Saints; the Forgiveness of Sins; the 
Resurrection of the Body; and the Life Everlasting. 
Amen. 


A THE BooK OF WORSHIP 


The General Prayer shall. now be offered, consisting of the Collect 
for the Day, the following Prayers, and any Special Prayers. On special 
days the Prayers for Special Occasions may take the place of the 
General Prayer. The foregoing order shall not preclude the use of 
Free Prayer. 


M. The Lord be with you: 
C. And with thy spirit. 
M. Let us pray: 


Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, Thine 
unworthy servants, do give Thee most humble and 
hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and loving kindness 
to us, and to all men. We praise Thee for our creation, 
preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above 
all, for Thine inestimable love in the redemption of the 
world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, 
and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech Thee, give 
us such due sense of all Thy mercies, that our hearts may 
be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may shew forth 
Thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by 
giving up ourselves to Thy service, and by walking before 
Thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy 
Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 


God of all power and glory, who hast not appointed us 
unto wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus 
Christ, perfect and fulfil in us, we beseech Thee, the 
work of Thy redeeming mercy, that, being delivered more 
and more from our sins, we may be able to serve Thee in 
newness of life. Sanctify us in body, soul and spirit; and 
guide us evermore in the way of peace. Help us to over- 
come the world. Beat down Satan under our feet. Give 
us courage to confess Christ always, and patience to 
endure in his service unto the end; that, having finished 


THE LORD’S DAY SERVICE 5 


our course with joy we may rest in hope; and attain 
finally to the resurrection of the just, through the infinite 
merits of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


O Thou God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of 
whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 
cause Thy blessing, we beseech Thee, to rest upon the 
Church, which He has purchased with His most precious 
blood. Jiluminate her ministers with true knowledge 
and understanding of Thy Word. Send down the health- 
ful dew of Thy grace upon all her congregations. 
Deliver her from false doctrine, heresy and schism; and 
clothe her with the beauty of holiness and peace. Estab- 
lish and reveal Thy glory among all nations. By the 
tranquil working of Thy perpetual providence, confound 
and destroy all wicked devices formed against Thy holy 
Word, and bring in speedily the full victory of Thine 
everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


Almighty God, King of kings and Lord of lords, from 
whom proceedeth all power and dominion in heaven and 
on earth; most heartily we beseech Thee to look with 
favor upon Thy servants, the President of the United 
States, the Governor of this Commonwealth, and _ all 
others in authority. Imbue them with the spirit of wis- 
dom, goodness, and truth; and so rule their hearts, and 
bless their endeavors, that law and order, justice and 
peace may everywhere prevail. Preserve us from public 
calamities; from pestilence and famine; from war, privy 
conspiracy, and rebellion; but especially from national 
sins and corruption. Make us strong and great in the 
fear of God, and in the love of righteousness; so that 
being blessed of Thee, we may become a blessing to all 


6 THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 


nations, to the praise of the glory of Thy grace through 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 


O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we 
implore Thy mercy in behalf of all classes and conditions 
of men; that it may please Thee to visit them with Thy 
most compassionate help, according to their manifold 
necessities and wants; especially do we beseech Thee to 
have pity upon all widows and orphans; upon all 
prisoners and captives; upon all sick and dying persons; 
upon those who are desolate or sore afflicted in any way; 
and upon all such as are persecuted for righteousness’ 
sake. Enable them to look unto Thee, O most merciful 
Father, and to call upon Thy name, that they may find 
Thee a present Saviour in their affliction and distress. 
And let it please Thee to deliver them, and raise them 
up in due time, giving them patience under all their 
sufferings, the rich comfort of Thy grace here below, and 
eternal rest with Thee in heaven; through our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 


Here special prayers may be offered, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, 
in which the people shall join aloud: 

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy 
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, 
as itis in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead 
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For 
Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 


The Offering shall now be received, a Hymn sung, and the Sermon 
preached, after which the congregation shall stand and the minister shall 
say: 


Let us pray: | 
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast caused 


THE LorpD’s Day SERVICE 7 


all holy Seriptures to be written for our learning; 
accompany, we beseech Thee, with Thy heavenly bene- 
diction, the truth which has been preached unto us this 
day; that it may bring forth in our lives the peaceable 
fruits of righteousness, to the glory of Thy holy name; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


O God, who art the Author of peace and Lover of 
concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, 
whose service is perfect freedom; defend us, Thy humble 
servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely 
trusting in Thy defence, may not fear the power of any 
adversaries, through the might of our glorious Lord and 
Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time 
with one accord to make our common supplications unto 
Thee, and dost promise that where two or three are 
gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt grant their 
requests; fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of 
Thy servants, as may be most expedient for them, grant- 
ing us in this world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the 
world to come, life everlasting. Amen. 

Then a Hymn shall be sung, followed by the Doxology, after which 
the minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you 
all. Amen. 


AN ORDER FOR 
MORNING OR EVENING 
SERVICE 


Having taken his place, the congregation also standing, the min- 
ister shall begin the Service with one of the following Sentences of 
Scripture: 


In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the | 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven 
and earth. Amen. 


Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, 
and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Then the minister shall say: 
M. Let us pray: 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, unto whom all 
hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no 
secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our minds, we 
beseech Thee, by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that, 
being delivered from every unholy motion of the flesh and 
spirit, we may perfectly love Thee, with a pure heart and 
sanctified lips worship Thee, and worthily magnify Thy 
holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


The Responsive Reading. 
Hymn. 
The Scripture Lesson. 


After the Lesson the congregation shall stand and sing the Canticle 
for the Day, or an appropriate Chant, or the Gloria Patri. 


Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost: 


As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. Amen. 


[The Apostles’ Creed.] 
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AN ORDER FOR MORNING oO8 IEXVENING SERVICE 9 


Then the General Prayer shall be offered, consisting of the follow- 
ing Prayers, or some other suitable Prayer, or a Free Prayer, 


M. The Lord be with you: 
C. And with thy spirit. 
M. Let us pray: 


O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, 
and all just works do proceed; give unto Thy servants 
that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts 
may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that we, 
being defended from the fear of our enemies, may by Thy 
protection pass our time in peace and quietness; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 


In goodness art Thou exalted, O Lord, our Father, for 
ever and ever. We magnify Thee, we praise Thee, we 
worship Thee, we give thanks unto Thee for Thy bounti- 
ful providence, for all the blessings of the present life, 
and all the hopes of a better life to come. Let the memory 
of Thy goodness, we beseech Thee, fill our hearts with joy 
and thankfulness unto our life’s end; and let no 
unworthiness of ours provoke Thee to withhold from us 
any needed good, seeing that all Thy blessings come not 
by our desert, but only through the merit and mediation 
of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 


O God, who hast promised to reveal Thy glory by Jesus 
Christ among all nations; remember, we beseech Thee, 
Thy holy Church throughout all the world. Unite all 
who profess and call themselves Christians in the bond 
of a holy faith as one body, and so replenish them and 
us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may bring 
forth abundantly the fruits of peace and good works. 


10 THE BooK OF WORSHIP 


And grant that, having persevered in the way of godli- 
ness to the end, we may, with prophets, apostles, martyrs, 
confessors, and saints of all ages, come into full com- 
munion with Thee and with one another in Thine eternal 
and glorious kingdom; through the mediation of our © 
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Almighty God, King of kings, and Lord of lords, take 
under Thy most gracious government and guidance, we 
beseech Thee, Thy servants, the President of the United 
States, the Governor of this Commonwealth, and all 
others in authority; and so enrich them with heavenly 
wisdom and grace, that they may attain Thine everlast- 
ing favor, and we lead quiet and peaceable lives, in all 
godliness and honesty; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


Most merciful God, who art a seasonable refuge in 
time of trouble; let the prayers of those who, in tribula- 
tion or any sort of extremity, cry unto Thee, reach Thy 
merciful ears, and grant them relief according to their 
several necessities, giving them patience under their 
sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions; 
for the sake of the suffering and sorrow of Thy dear Son, 
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Here special prayers may be offered, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, 
in which the people shall join aloud: 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in 
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive 
us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not 
into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is 
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. 
Amen. 


AN ORDER FOR MORNING OR EVENING SERVICE _ 11 


Offering. 
Hymn. 
Sermon. 


After the Sermon the congregation shall stand and the minister 
Shall say: 


Let us pray: 


O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful 
people by sending unto them the light of Thy Holy Spirit; 
grant unto us by the same Spirit to have a right under- 
standing of Thy saving truth. Visit, we pray Thee, this 
congregation with Thy love and favor. Enlighten our 
minds more and more with the light of the everlasting 
Gospel; fill our hearts with a love of the truth; increase 
in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and of 
Thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


A Hymn shall now be sung, followed by the Doxology, after which 
the minister shall close the Service with one of the following Benedic- 
tions: 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you 
all. Amen. 


The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make His 
face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the 
Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace. Amen. 


The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 
Amen. 


A BRIEF ORDER OF SERVICE 


' The minister shall begin the Services with one of the following 
Sentences of Scripture: 


Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring © 
an offering and come into His courts: O worship the Lord 
in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him, all the earth. 
Amen. 


God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must 
worship Him in Spirit and in truth: for the Father 
seeketh such to worship Him. Amen. 


Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; 
knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that 
asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him 
that knocketh it shall be opened. Amen. 


In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you: 
where two or three are gathered together in My name, 
saith the Lord Jesus, there am I in the midst of them. 
Amen. 


The Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that 
heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. 
And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 
Amen. 


And they said unto Him, Abide with us, O Lord, for it 
is toward evening, and the day is far spent; and He went 
in to tarry with them. Amen. 


Then the Service shall proceed as follows: 
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A BRIEF ORDER OF SERVICE 13 


Prayer. Hymn. The Scripture Reading. Gloria, or 
Hymn of Confession, or Kyrie. Prayer. Offering. 
Hymn. Sermon. Prayer. Hymn. Doxology. 


The minister shall close the Service with one of the following 
Benedictions: 


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you 
all. Amen. 


May grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, 
and from the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, and from 
the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, be with you all. Amen. 


The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make His 
face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the 
Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace. Amen. 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect 
in every good work to do His will, working in you that 
which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; 
~ to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the 
only wise God our Saviour, be honor and glory for ever 
and ever. Amen. 


The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of 
God and of His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord; and the bless- 
ing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy 
Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. 
Amen. 


The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 
Amen. 


THE LITANY 


To be said kneeling, instead of the General Prayer, on days of 
penitence. 


M. O God, the Father in heaven; have mercy upon us. 

C. ‘Have mercy upon us. 

M. O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world; have 
mercy upon us. 

C. Have mercy upon us. 

M. O God, the Holy Ghost, the Comforter ; have mercy 
upon us. 

C. Have mercy upon us. 

M. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, ever one 
God; have mercy upon us. 

C. Have mercy upon us. 


M. Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences 
of our forefathers; spare us, good Lord, spare Thy 
people, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy most 
precious blood. 


C. Spare us, good Lord. 


M. From ail evil and harm; from the power of sin, 
and the snares of the devil; from the spirit of the world, 
and from everlasting death. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. From all blindness of heart; from pride, vain- 
glory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and 
all uncharitableness. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 
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M. From all impure lusts and desires; and from all 
the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. From lightning, tempest, and earthquake; from 
plague, pestilence, and famine; from all disasters by land 
and by water; from battle, and murder, and a violent 
death. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. From tumult and riot; from sedition and 
rebellion; from heresy and schism; from hardness of 
heart, and contempt of Thy Word and authority. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. By the mystery of Thy holy incarnation; by Thy 
holy nativity and circumcision; by Thy baptism, fasting, 
and temptation. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. By Thine agony and bloody sweat; by Thy cross 
and passion; by Thy precious death and burial; by Thy 
glorious resurrection and ascension; and by the coming 
of the Holy Ghost. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 


M. In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our 
wealth; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment. 


C. Good Lord, deliver us. 
M. We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 


C. Son of God, we beseech Thee to hear us. 


M. That it may please Thee to keep us in all time of 
temptation and heaviness; to comfort and help all the 


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weak-hearted; to raise up them that fall, and finally to 
beat down Satan under our feet. 

C. We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 


M. That it may please Thee to succor, help, and com- 
fort all that are in danger, necessity, and tribulation. 


C. We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 


M. That it may please Thee to preserve all travellers 
and strangers, all women in the perils of child-birth, all 
sick persons, and young children, and to show Thy pity 
upon all prisoners and captives. 


C. We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 


M. That it may please Thee to defend and provide for 
the fatherless children, and widows, and all that are 
desolate and oppressed. 


C. We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 


M. That it may please Thee to have mercy upon all 
men. 


C. We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. 
M. O Son of God, Redeemer of the world. 
C. Have mercy upon us. 


M. O Lamb of God that takest away the sin of the 
world; 


C. Have mercy upon us. 


M. O Lamb of God that takest away the sin of the 
world; 


C. Grant us Thy peace. 
O God, merciful Father, who despisest not the sighing 


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of the contrite, nor rejectest the desire of the sorrowful ; 
be favorable to our prayers which in our afflictions that 
continually oppress us, we pour out before Thee; and 
graciously hear them, that those things which the craft of 
the devil or man worketh against us, may be brought to 
naught, and by the counsel of Thy goodness be dispersed ; 
so that being hurt by no persecutions, we may evermore 
give thanks unto Thee in Thy holy Church; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, 
and all just works do proceed; give unto Thy servants 
that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts 
may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that we, 
being defended from the fear of our enemies, may by Thy 
protection pass our time in peace and quietness; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Here special prayers may be offered, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, 
in which the people shall join aloud. 

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy 
name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, 
as itis in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And 
lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 
for ever. Amen. 


THE PREPARATORY SERVICE 


Having taken his place, the congregation also standing, the min- 
ister shall begin the Service with this Sentence of Scripture: 


The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth keep ~ 
silence before Him. Amen. 


Then the Service shall proceed as follows: 


M. God spake all these words, saying: I am the Lord 
thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out 
of the house of bondage. I. Thou shalt have no other 
gods before Me. II. Thou shalt not make unto thee any 
graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in 
heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in 
the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down thy- 
self to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am 
a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the 
children unto the third and fourth generation of them 
that hate Me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them 
that love Me, and keep My Commandments. III. Thou 
shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for 
the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name 
in vain. IV. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. 
Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; but the 
seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou 
shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy 
daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy 
cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: for in 
six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all 
that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the 
Lord blessd the sabbath day, and hallowed it. V. Honor 
thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long 
upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 

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VI. Thou shalt not kill. VII. Thou shalt not commit 
adultery. VIII. Thou shalt not steal. IX. Thou shalt 
not bear false witness against thy neighbor. X. Thou 
shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet 
thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maid- 
servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy 
neighbor’s. 


C. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts 
to keep all these laws. 


M. Hear also what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou 
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with 
all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and 
great commandment. And the second is like unto it, 
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two 
commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 


Then the minister shall offer this Prayer, which may be followed 
by the Litany. 


Let us pray: 


O Lord God, who didst at the first deliver Thy com- 
mandments from the mount which burned with fire, 
amid blackness, and darkness, and tempest, at which ter- 
rible sight even Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: 
we thank Thee that this same law is now published unto 
us from Mt. Zion, through the Mediator of a new and bet- 
ter covenant; and we humbly beseech Thee to put these 
words into our minds, and write them in our hearts, that 
we may delight in Thy law after the inward man, and 
serve Thee in newness of spirit; through Jesus Christ, 

our Lord. Amen. 
The Offering, if such be made, shall now be received, a Hymn sung, 


and the Sermon preached, after which, the minister, addressing the 
Communicants, shall say: 


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Beloved in the Lord: Our blessed Saviour, Jesus Christ, 
when He was about to finish the work of our redemption, 
by making Himself a sacrifice for our sins upon the cross, 
solemnly instituted the Holy Sacrament of His own Body 
and Blood, that it might be the abiding memorial of His 
precious death; the seal of His perpetual presence in the 
Church by the Holy Ghost; the mystical exhibition of His 
one offering of Himself made once, but of force always, 
to put away sin; the pledge of His undying love to His 
people; and the bond of His living union and fellowship 
with them to the end of time. 


It has not been without reason, therefore, that the 
celebration of the Lord’s Supper has ever been regarded 
by the Church as the inmost sanctuary of the whole 
Christian worship. We have to do here, not with out- 
ward signs merely, but with the heavenly realities them- 
selves which these signs represent. Our Lord Himself 
calls the bread His body, and the cup His blood, or the 
New Testament in His blood. 


Being of such a sacred nature it is plain that the table 
of the Lord can be rightly approached only by those who 
are of a truly devout, repentant, and believing mind. 
These holy mysteries are not for the worldly, the irrev- 
erent, or the indifferent. All who are impenitent and 
unbelieving, and who refuse to obey the gospel of our 
Lord Jesus Christ, have no right to partake of this table. 


If any of you, then, are conscious that you are the 
willing servants of sin, being without repentance and 
faith, and yielding yourselves to the power of worldly 
affections and lusts, we solemnly warn and admonish you, 
that ye presume not, so long as this is your character, to 
come to the table of the Lord: for those doing so eat and 


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drink judgment to themselves; not because they are 
sinners, but because they are impenitent sinners; not 
because they are unworthy, but because they eat and 
drink unworthily, not discerning the Lord’s body. 


On the other hand, we cordially invite to this table all 
who are truly grieved and penitent for their sins, who 
look to the Lord Jesus Christ for righteousness and 
salvation, who abide in the fellowship of His Church, and 
who earnestly desire to possess His Spirit and to walk in 
His steps. To all such the infinitely compassionate 
Redeemer Himself says: Come unto Me, all ye that labor, 
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 


Then, if the Confession is to be used, the minister shall continue 
thus: 

Ye then, beloved brethren, who have looked earnestly 
into your own hearts, and who find in yourselves these 
good dispositions of penitence and faith, with the sincere 
desire and purpose of forsaking all sin and following 
after all Christian holiness, approach with me now to the 
throne of grace, and make your humble confession to 
Almighty God. 


Here all shall kneel and say: 


Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Maker of all things, Judge of all men; we cast our- 
selves down at Thy feet with deep humiliation and 
heartfelt penitent grief, in view of our manifold sins. 
We have sinned against Thee in thought, word, and 
deed; we have broken Thy holy laws; we have come short 
of Thy righteousness and glory in all our ways. 
Righteousness belongeth unto Thee, O Lord, but unto us 
only confusion of face; but unto Thee, O Lord our God, 
belong also mercies and forgivenesses, though we have 
rebelled against Thee; for Thou, Lord, art good, and 


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ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them 
that call upon Thee. Look upon us, therefore, O 
righteous and holy Father, with an eye of pity and 
compassion, as we now humble ourselves, with sincere 
confession, before the throne of Thy heavenly grace; and 
for the sake of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, speak pardon and 
peace to our souls. Let Thy mercy be upon us, O Lord, 
according as we hope in Thee. And with the full pardon 
of our past sins, be pleased also to quicken us, we beseech 
Thee, in the way of righteousness, and uphold us with | 
Thy free Spirit; that we may walk worthy henceforth of 
the vocation wherewith we are called, and ever hereafter 
serve and please Thee in newness of life, to the honor 
and glory of Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, our 
Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister shall stand and say: 


Hearken now unto the: comforting assurance of the 
grace of God, promised in the Gospel to all that repent 
and believe. As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no 
pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked 
turn from his way and live. God so loved the world that 
He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth 
in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 
Wherefore, beloved brethren, those of you who have truly 
turned to God with hearty repentance and sincere faith, 
may assuredly believe that your sins are forgiven in 
heaven, through the perfect sacrifice of our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 


Or, instead of the foregoing, the following may be used: 


Wherefore, Dearly Beloved, that you may profess, as 
in the presence of God, your desire to approach the Lord’s 
table worthily, give answer to the following questions: 


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M. Do you humbly acknowledge your manifold sins, 
heartily repent of them, and put all your trust in the 
mercy of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord? 


Ans. I do. 


M. Do you truly believe that Jesus Christ came into 
the world to save sinners; do you renew your faith in 
Him as your Lord and Saviour; and do you look to Him 
alone for forgiveness of sin, salvation, and eternal life? 


Ans. I do. 


M. Do you sincerely promise, henceforth, to be 
obedient to the, Holy Spirit, so as to hate and forsake all 
manner of sin, to live as in God’s presence, and to strive 
daily after holiness of heart and life? 


Ans. I do. 
Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, Who hast 
promised to hear us when we call upon Thee in the name 
of Thy dear Son; fulfill now, we beseech Thee, in every 
contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; that being 
delivered from our sins, cleansed from an evil conscience, 
and strengthened by Thy Spirit, we may pass our days in 
the peace of a holy life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 

The congregation shall now stand and sing the Doxology, after 
which the minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 

The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect 
in every good work to do His will, working in you that 
which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, 
to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.. 


THE HOLY COMMUNION 


The Sacrament of the Holy Communion shall be administered in 
every congregation at least twice a year, and, if possible, four times, 


Having taken his place, the congregation also standing, the minister 
Shall begin the Service as follows: 
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 


[Here the Kyrie may be sung.] 


Let us pray: 


Almighty and everlasting God, our heavenly Father, 
who by the blood of Thy dear Son hast consecrated for 
us a new and living way into the holiest of all; cleanse 
our minds, we beseech Thee, by the inspiration of Thy 
Holy Spirit, that we, Thy redeemed people, drawing near 
unto Thee in this Holy Supper, with a true heart and 
undefiled conscience, in full assurance of faith, may offer 
unto Thee an acceptable sacrifice in righteousness, and 
worthily magnify Thy great and glorious name; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then a Hymn shall be sung, followed by the reading of a Lesson 
from the Holy Scriptures, after which the congregation shall stand and 
sing the Gloria Patri. 


Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost: 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. Amen. 


Then the Apostles’ Creed shall be recited: 


I believe in God the Father Almighty: Maker of heaven 
and earth. 
And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord: 
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin 
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Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, 
and buried; He descended into hades; the third day He 
rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth 
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from 
thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 


I believe in the Holy Ghost: the Holy Catholic Church; 
the Communion of Saints; the Forgiveness of Sins; the 
Resurrection of the Body; and the Life Kverlasting. 
Amen. 


Then the minister shall offer the Collect for the Day, the Festival 
Prayer, and the following Prayer: 


Let us pray: 


O God, merciful Father, vouchsafe unto us, we humbly 
beseech Thee, the continual help of Thy grace, that we 
may acknowledge and confess Thine incarnate Son as our 
true and only Lord and Saviour, and that receiving Him 
with childlike faith we may ever feed on His precious 
body and blood as the true meat and drink of our souls 
unto everlasting life. Amen. 


The Service shall now proceed as follows: The Offering shall be 
received, a Hymn sung, and the Sermon preached. Then the minister, 
having uncovered the bread and the wine, shall address the communi- 
cants, saying: 

Dearly Beloved in the Lord: All ye who do truly and 
earnestly repent of your sins, who are in love and charity 
with your neighbors, and who purpose to lead a better 
life, by following the commandments of God and walking 
henceforth in His holy ways; draw near with reverence, 
faith, and thanksgiving, and take to your comfort the 
Supper of the Lord. Let this bread and this wine be to 
you the signs and seals of the grace of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy 
Ghost. Before the throne of your heavenly Father make 


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your humble confession of sin, consecrate your lives to 
Christian service, and pray for strength to do and to bear 
the holy and blessed will of God. 


Here all shall kneel and say: 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who dost admit © 
Thy people unto such wonderful communion, that par- 
taking of the Body and Blood of Thy dear Son, they 
should dwell in Him, and He in them; we draw nigh unto 
Thee under an humble sense of our unworthiness, 
acknowledging our manifold transgressions of Thy 
righteous law, in thought, in word, and in deed. We are 
deeply grieved, O Lord, for having offended against 
Thee; we condemn both ourselves and our sins with 
unfelgned penitence; for we have come short of Thy 
righteousness and glory in all our ways. But Thou, O 
Lord, have mercy upon us; for the sake of Jesus Christ, 
forgive us all our sins; purify us, by the inspiration of 
Thy Holy Spirit, from all inward uncleanness; enable us 
heartily to forgive others, as we beseech Thee to forgive 
us; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and 
please Thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of 
Thy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister shall stand and say: 


Hearken now unto the comforting words of our Lord 
Jesus Christ to all who truly turn to Him. Come unto 
Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give 
you rest. God so loved the world, that He gave His only 
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should 
not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not 
His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that 
the world through Him might be saved. Wherefore, 
beloved, I commend you to God and to the Word of His 


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grace, which is able to build you up and grant you an 
inheritance among them that are sanctified forever. 
Amen. 


Then, the congregation standing, the minister and people shall 
say responsively: 


The Lord be with you: 

And with thy spirit. 

Lift up your hearts: 

We lift them up unto the Lord. 

Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God: 


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It is meet and right so to do. 


Then the minister shall say: 


It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we 
should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto 
Thee, O Lord our God, for all Thy mercies and favors to 
us, known and unknown. 


But most of all, we praise Thee, the Father everlasting, 
for the gift of Thine adorable, true, and only Son, our 
Saviour Jesus Christ, who by His appearing hath 
abolished death and brought life and immortality to light 
through the gospel. We bless Thee for His holy 
incarnation; for His life on earth; for His precious 
sufferings and death upon the cross; for His resurrection 
from the dead; and for His glorious ascension to Thy 
right hand. We bless Thee for the giving of the Holy. 
Ghost; for the institution of the Church; for the means 
of grace; for the hope of everlasting life; and for the 
glory which shall be brought unto us at the coming and 
in the kingdom of Thy dear Son. 


Thee, mighty God, heavenly King, we magnify and 


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praise. With patriarchs and prophets, apostles and 
martyrs; with the holy Church throughout all the world; 
with the heavenly Jerusalem, the joyful assembly and 
congregation of the first-born on high; with the 
innumerable company of angels round about Thy throne, 
the heaven of heavens, and all the powers therein; we 
worship and adore Thy glorious name, joining in the 
song of the Cherubim and Seraphim: 


Here all shall sing: 


Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and 
earth are full, are full of the majesty of Thy glory. 
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He 
that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, 
hosanna in the highest. 


Then the minister shall say: 


The Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was 
betrayed, took bread [here he shall take some of the bread 
into his hands|, and when He had given thanks, He brake 
it [here he shall break the bread], and said, Take, eat: 
this is My body which is broken for you; this do in 
remembrance of Me. 


After the same manner also He took the cup [here he 
shall take the cup into his hands|, when He had supped, 
saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood; this 
do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. 


Let us pray: 


Sanctify by Thy Spirit, we beseech Thee, Almighty 
God, these elements of bread and wine, that being set 
apart now from a common to a sacred and mystical use, 
they may exhibit and represent to us with true effect the 
Body and Blood of ‘Thy Son, Jesus Christ, so that in the 


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use of them we may be made, through the power of the 
Holy Ghost, to partake really and truly of His blessed 
life, whereby only we can be saved from death, and raised 
to immortality at the last day. Amen. 


And be pleased, now O most merciful Father, 
graciously to receive this memorial of the blessed 
sacrifice of Thy Son; in union with which we here 
offer and present unto Thee, O Lord, the reasonable 
sacrifice of our own persons; consecrating ourselves, on 
the altar of the Gospel, in soul and body, property and 
life, to Thy most blessed service and praise. Make us 
accepted in the Beloved; and let His name be as a pure 
and holy incense, through which all our worship may 
come up before Thee, as the odor of a sweet smell, a 
sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. Amen. 


O God, who dost bless the unity of Thy people in the 
fellowship of service; manifest Thyself amongst us in the 
fulness of Thy love. Give us grace to lay to heart the 
great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take 
away from us all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever 
else may hinder us from godly union and concord. In 
all our relations make us humble and meek, forbearing 
one another in love, and endeavoring to keep the unity of 
the spirit in the bonds of peace. Amen. 


O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom 
the whole family in heaven and earth is named; we 
rejoice before Thee in the blessed communion of all Thy 
saints, wherein Thou givest us also to have part. We 
praise Thee for the holy fellowship of patriarchs and 
prophets, apostles and martyrs, and the whole glorious 
company of the redeemed of all ages who have died in the 
Lord, and now live with Him forevermore. We give 


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thanks unto Thee for Thy great grace and many gifts 
bestowed on those who have thus gone before us in the 
way of salvation, and by whom we are now compassed 
about, in our Christian course, as a cloud of witnesses 
looking down upon us from the heavenly world. Enable 
us to follow their faith, that we may enter at death into 
their joy; and so abide with them in rest and peace, till 
both they and we shall reach our common consummation 
of redemption and bliss in the glorious resurrection of the 
last day. Amen. 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is 
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead 
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For 
Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 

The Holy Communion shall now take place. During the singing 
of a sacramental Hymn, the people shall present themselves at the © 
communion table, reverently and devoutly standing. The officiating min- 
ister shall first partake of the communion in both kinds himself, .then 
administer it to his assistants, and then should proceed with their help to 
administer it to the people, giving first the bread and then the wine. 
During the distribution appropriate passages of Scripture may be re- 


cited. After the people assembled at the table have communed, the 
minister shall dismiss them with one of the following blessings: 


May the Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, keep and preserve 
you, each one, in body, soul, and spirit, unto everlasting 
life. Amen. Depart in peace. 


The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and 
the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you 
always. Amen. Depart in peace. 


May grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, 


THE HoLy COMMUNION Aa! 


and from the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, and from 
the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, be with you all. Amen. 
Depart in peace. 


When all have communed, the congregation shall stand and the 
minister shall say: 


Let us pray: 


Almighty and everlasting God, our heavenly Father, 
we give Thee most hearty thanks for the great goodness 
Thou hast shown toward us at this time, in vouchsafing 
to feed us, through these sacred elements, with the spir- 
itual food of the most precious body and blood of Thy 
Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, assuring us thereby that 
we are members of the mystical body of Thy Son, which 
is the blessed company of all faithful people; and we most 
humbly beseech Thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us 
with Thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellow- 
ship, and do all such good works as shall please Thee; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord, to whom, with Thee and 
the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without 
-end. Amen. 


[Hymn, Te Deum Laudamus, Doxology.] 
Then the minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 


God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you 
all. Amen. 


A BRIEF COMMUNION SERVICE 


After the Sermon, the minister shall uncover the bread and wine, 
and address the communicants, saying: 

Dearly Beloved in the Lord: God so loved the world 
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever 
believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting 
life. The more fully to show forth this promise of the 
Gospel, to seal unto us the remission of our sins, and to 
assure us of eternal life, He hath graciously added to 
that promise this blessed sacrament of the crucified body 
and shed blood of His dear Son, as the certain sign and 
covenant pledge of His abounding grace. 


The Scripture warns all who live in sin not to profane 
this holy table. This, however, is not intended to exclude 
penitent persons, but only such as continue in sin without 
repentance. Wherefore, examine yourselves, to know 
whether you truly repent of your sins, and whether 
trusting in God’s mercy and seeking your whole salvation 
in Jesus Christ, you are resolved to follow holiness and - 
to live in peace and love with all men. 


Another design of the holy Supper is that we may be 
knit together in true brotherly love as members of one 
body, for we, being incorporated with Christ by true 
faith, are through brotherly love to be as one body, for 
the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, who first loved us, 
that we might truly love one another. 


Here the congregation shall rise and continue standing until the 
consecration is ended: 


Let us pray: 


Most holy and merciful God, our heavenly Father, we 
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would on this solemn occasion draw nigh to Thee in 
remembrance of Thy Son. We would remember, O our 
God, the gracious beauty of His life, His obedience unto 
death, and His victory over the grave. Quicken our 
hearts by these sacred memories, O blessed Lord, until 
we feel it no task to serve Thee, no burden to carry our 
cross, but a delight and joy to do Thy will and work. By 
Thy Holy Spirit shed abroad Thy love in our hearts, and 
as a result of this communion, may we cheerfully take 
up our cross, deny ourselves, and ever keep in constant 
fellowship with Thee in all our life. Grant this, we 
beseech Thee, O merciful Father, with the forgiveness 
of all our sins, for Christ our Redeemer’s sake. Amen. 


Then the minister shall proceed thus: 


The Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was 
betrayed [here he shall take some of the bread into his 
hands], took bread; and when He had given thanks, He 
brake it [here he shall break the bread], and said, Take, 
eat, this is My Body which is broken for you: this do in 
remembrance of Me. 


After the same manner also [here he shall take the cup 
into his hands|, He took the cup, when He had supped, 
saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood; this 
do ye as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. 


Here the minister shall offer the following Prayer, the people join- 
ing in the Lord’s Prayer, after which the congregation shall be seated. 


Let us pray: 


Sanctify by Thy Spirit, we beseech Thee, Almighty 
_ God, these elements of bread and wine, that being set 
apart now from a common to a sacred and mystical use, 
they may exhibit and represent to us with true effect the 
body and blood of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, so that in the 


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use of them we may be made, through the power of the 
Holy Ghost, to partake really and truly of His blessed 
life, whereby only we can be saved from death, and raised 
to immortality at the last day. 


And be pleased now, O most merciful Father, 
graciously to receive this memorial of the blessed 
sacrifice of ‘Thy Son; in union with which we here offer 
and present unto Thee, O Lord, the reasonable sacrifice 
of our own persons; consecrating ourselves, on the altar 
of the gospel, in soul and body, property and life, to Thy 
most blessed service and praise. Make us accepted in 
the Beloved; and let His name be as a pure and holy 
incense, through which all our worship may come up 
before Thee, as the odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice 
acceptable, well-pleasing to God. 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is 
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead 
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For 
Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 


The minister shall now invite all Christian people to commune, then 
a Hymn shall be sung, and the bread and wine distributed. During the 
distribution appropriate passages of Scripture may be recited. Each table 
of communicants shall be dismissed with one of the following Blessings: 


May the Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, keep and preserve 
you each one in body, soul, and spirit, unto everlasting 
life. Amen. Depart in peace. 


The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and 
the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you 
always. Amen. Depart in peace. 


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May grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, 
and from the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, and from 
the Holy Ghost the Comforter, be with you all. Amen. 
Depart in peace. 


When all have communed, the congregation shall stand and the 
minister shall say: 


Let us pray: 


Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, 
Who hast called us to sit in heavenly places at this feast 
of love; we give Thee hearty thanks for the privilege and 
blessing of another sacred communion; and we most 
humbly beseech Thee to so constrain us by the love of 
Christ that we may ever show forth Thy praise. Remem- 
ber also, O Lord, all those with whom we are one in the 
body of Christ, the multitudes of every name who are 
joined with us in one household of faith, that the peace 
of God which has come to us here may come also to them. 
Rejoicing in the communion of saints, we bless Thy holy 
name, O God of our fathers, for all Thy servants who are 
now at rest with Thee. Make us one with them in the 
same holy fellowship. And we pray that as we have been 
partakers of Thy holy communion this day, so too we 
may all at last be prepared to share in eternal com- 
munion with Thee in Thy heaveniy kingdom; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


A Hymn shall now be sung, followed by the Doxology, after which 
the minister shall close the Service with this. Benediction: 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
_ the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect 
in every good work to do His will, working in you that 
which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, 
to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen. 


THE CHURCH YEAR 


The Chureh Year begins with the Sunday nearest to the thirtieth 
of November, which is St. Andrew’s Day, either before or after. 

The number of Sundays in the Christmas, Epiphany, and Trinity 
seasons varies according to the date of Easter, which is a movable 
Festival, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 
Vernal Equinox. 

The last three Sundays of the Church Year should always be 
observed, 


FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 
Psalm 25. Matt) 2isa-ni: Rom. 13:11-14 
Collect. 


O God, the Father of all mercies, who hast not appointed us 
unto wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ; 
aid us, we beseech Thee, at this time, to repent heartily and truly 
of all our sins, and so to humble ourselves, that, when He cometh, 
we may be prepared to receive Him with childlike faith, and join 
in the glad cry: Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He 
that cometh in the name of the Lord. Amen. 


SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 
Psalm 80. Enikeiy25-33% Rom. 15:4-13. 
Collect. 


Let Thy gospel, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, come unto 
us not in word only, but in power, and in much assurance, and 
in the Holy Spirit; that we may be guided into all truth, and be 
fruitful in every good word and work; through Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 


THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 
Psalm’ 85. Matt, LL :2-19: 1 Cor. 4:1-5. 
Collect 


Incline, O Lord, we beseech Thee, Thine ear to our prayers, 
and visit the darkness of our mind with the dayspring from on 
high; that being illumined by the light of Thy holy Word, we may 


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approve ourselves ministers of Christ, and faithful stewards of 
the manifold gifts of Thy grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 
Psalm 19 John 1:19-34, Phil. 4:4-7. 
Collect. 


O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who by Thy 
providence hast made all ages a preparation for the kingdom of 
Thy dear Son; make ready our hearts, we beseech Thee, for the 
brightness of Thy glory, and fill them with the power of Thy 
divine presence; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


| CHRISTMAS. 
Psalm 93. J Olin: Us 1-14. Hebsl 1-12: 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given us Thy only 
begotten Son to take our nature upon Him, and to be born of a 
pure virgin; grant that we, being regenerate and made Thy 
children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy 
Holy Spirit after the image of this same blessed and glorious 
Christ: who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, 
ever one God, world without end. Amen. 


THE FESTIVAL PRAYER. 


O Thou only begotten Son of God, who in the fulness of time 
coming forth from the bosom of the Father, wast made flesh and 
didst dwell among us, full of grace and truth; we bless Thee for 
Thy conception by the Holy Ghost and for Thy birth of the 
blessed Virgin, whereby Thou hast become the true seed of 
Abraham and didst take upon Thyself all our sins and infirmities, 
that we might have salvation from sin and eternal life in Thee. 
With the multitude of angels who proclaimed Thy joyous Ad- 
~ vent, and with Thy people among all nations we unite in saying: 
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward 
men. Amen. 


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PRAYER. 


O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, who by Thy 
quickening energy hast raised us up to a new life in Christ Jesus, 
and dost in merey to our infirmities condescend to dwell in our 
mortal bodies as Thy consecrated temples; bring forth in our 
hearts and lives, we beseech Thee, the fruits of love, joy, peace, 
long-suffering, gentleness, faith, meekness and temperance; that 
these thing's being in us, and abounding, we may be neither bar- 
ren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, to 
whom be glory forever, Amen, 


SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. 
Psalm 98. Matt. 1:18-25. Gal. 4:1-7. 
Collect. 


Most merciful God, who hast so loved the world as to give 
Thine only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should 
not perish, but have everlasting life; vouchsafe unto us, we hum- 
bly pray Thee, the precious gift of faith, whereby we may know 
that the Son of God is come, and being always rooted and 
grounded in the mystery of the Word made flesh, may have pow- 
er to overcome the world, and gain the blessed immortality of 
heaven: through the merits of this same incarnate Christ, who 
liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, 
ever one God, world without end. Amen. 


NEW YEAR’S DAY. 
Psalm 8. Luke 2:8-21. Col. 2:8-15. 
Collect. 


O eternal God, who makest all things new, and abidest forever 
the same; grant us to begin this year in Thy fear, and to con- 
tinue it in Thy favor; that, being guided in all our doings by the 
saving name of Thy dear Son, we may spend our lives in Thy 
service, and finally, by Thy grace, attain the glory of everlasting 
life, in Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy 
Ghost, be honor and glory,:world without end. Amen. 


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SUNDAY AFTER NEW YEAR. 
Psalm 45. Luke 2:22-40. Rom. 6:12-14. 
Collect. 


Most gracious God, who by Thine only begotten Son hast made 
us to be a new creation for Thyself, and hast bathed us in the 
new light of Thine Incarnate Word; preserve in us, we beseech 
Thee, the works of Thy mercy, and cleanse us from all our 
ancient stains; that by the assistance of Thy grace we may con- 
tinue Thine forever, and come at last into Thy heavenly king- 
dom; through the merits of this same Incarnate Christ, who liv- 
eth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever 
one God, world without end. Amen. 


EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 72. Matt. 2:1-12. Eph. 3:1-12. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who by the leading of a star 
didst manifest Thy only begotten Son to the Gentiles; shed upon 
us, we beseech Thee, the blessed light of Thy holy Word; that the 
same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives, 
and hasten the ever coming kingdom of our Lord and Saviour 
Jesus Christ: who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy 
Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 


FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 100. Luke 2:41-52. Rom, 12:1-5. 
Collect. 


Receive, O Lord, with compassionate kindness, the prayers of 
Thy suppliant people, and bestow upon them plenteously the aids 
of Thy heavenly grace; that they may both know what things 
they ought to do, and be strong also to do what they know; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 66. John 2:1-11. Rom. 12:6-16. 
Collect. 


O God, the Fountain of all truth and grace, who hast called 
us out of darkness into marvelous light by the glorious gospel of 


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Thy Son; grant unto us power, we beseech Thee, to walk worthy 
of this vocation, with all lowliness and meekness, endeavoring 
to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace; that we may 
have our fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 97. Matt. Soleo. Rom, 12:17-21. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, look mercifully, we beseech 
Thee, upon our great weakness; and in the midst of the manifold 
trials and dangers which beset us on all sides, stretch forth the 
right hand of Thy majesty for our protection and help; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 102. Matt. diZa-27. Rom. 13:1-10. 
Collect. 


O God, who dost govern all things in heaven and on earth; 
erant us grace, we beseech Thee, to look beyond the things which 
are seen and temporal to the things which are unseen and 
eternal; that walking by faith more than by sight, we may not be 
unduly moved by any occasions in this world, but be able to en- 
dure unto the end in the way of life; through Jesus Christ, our 
Lord. Amen. , i 


FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 103. Matt. 13 :24-30. Col. 3 :12-17. 
Collect. 

O Lord, we beseech Thee to keep Thy Church and household 
continually in Thy true religion; that they who do lean only upon 
the hope of Thy heavenly grace, may evermore be defended by 
Thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 
Psalm 84. Matt. 17:1-13. 1 John 3:1-12. 
Collect. | 
O God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ hast made the world 
to shine with the brightness of the true light; grant that we 


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who have now come to know Thee here by faith, may be con- 
ducted to the full vision of Thy glory hereafter in heaven; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SEPTUAGESIMA. 
Psalm 18. Matt. 20:1-16. L. Cor; 9424-27. 
Collect. 


Arise, O Lord, we beseech Thee, and show unto us speedily 
the power of Thy glorious salvation; that we, being redeemed 
from our sins, and delivered out of the hands of our enemies, 
may be enabled to serve Thee without fear, in holiness and 
righteousness before Thee, all the days of our life; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


SEXAGESIMA. 
Psalm 44, Luke 8:4-15. 2 Cor...) 1s LG-oe. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the 
earth, who givest power to the faint, and strength to them that 
have no might; look mercifully, we beseech Thee, on our low 
estate, and cause Thy grace to triumph in our weakness; that 
we may rise and follow in the way of righteousness those who 
by their faith and patience already inherit the promises; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


QUINQUAGESIMA. 
Psalm 31. Luke 18:31-43. GO tahoe aloe 
Collect. 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, who hast taught us in Thy holy 
Word that it is more blessed to give than to receive; send Thy 
Holy Spirit, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of 
charity, the very bond of perfectness, and of all virtues; without 
which we cannot please Thee; and this we ask for Christ our 
Redeemer’s sake. Amen. 


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ASH WEDNESDAY. 
Psalm 91. Matt. 6:1-16. Rev. 3:14-22. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that Thou 
hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are peni- 
tent; create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, | 
worthily lamenting our sins, may obtain of Thee, the God of all 
mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 


FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. 
Psalm 91. Matt. 4:1-11. 2' Cor: ‘621210. 
Collect. 


We beseech Thee, O Lord, by the mystery of our Saviour’s 
fasting and temptation, to arm us with the same mind that was 
in Him toward all evil and sin; and give us grace to keep our 
bodies in such holy discipline, that our minds may be always 
ready to resist Satan, and obey the motions of Thy Holy Spirit; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. 
Psalm 86. Matt. 15:21-28. 1 Thes.'4:1-8° . 
Collect. 


O God, the Protector of all those who put their trust in Thee, 
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; vouchsafe unto 
us, we humbly beseech Thee, both the outward and inward de- 
fense of Thy guardian care; that we may be shielded from the 
evils which assault the body, and be kept pure from all thoughts 
that harm and pollute the soul; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


| THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. 7 
Psalm 1438. Luke 11:14-26. Eph. 5:1-14. 
Collect. 


Almighty God, who hast been the hope and confidence of Thy 
people in all ages; mercifully regard, we beseech Thee, the prayer 
with which we cry unto Thee out of the depths, and stretch forth 


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the right hand of Thy majesty for our salvation and defense; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. 
Psalm 122. John 621-14, Rome seit 
Collect. 


O Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abund- 
ant in goodness and truth; enter not into judgment with Thy 
servants, we beseech Thee, but be pleased of Thy great kindness 
to grant, that we who are now righteously afflicted and bowed 
down by the sense of our sins, may be refreshed and lifted up 
with the joy of Thy salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


FIFTH SUNDAY IN. LENT. 
Psalm 438. John 8:46-59 Heb. 9:11-15. 
Collect. 


Almighty and most merciful God, who hast given Thy Son to 
die for our sins, and to obtain forgiveness and redemption for 
us through His own blood; let the merit of this spotless sacrifice, 
we beseech Thee, purge our consciences from dead works, that 
we may serve Thee, the living God, and receive the promise of 
the eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


PALM SUNDAY. 
Psalm 22. John 1231-16: Phiilag eli 
Collect. 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose Son, our Saviour 
Jesus Christ, for an example of humility to the world, took upon 
Him our flesh and endured the passion of the cross; mercifully 
grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be counted worthy to have 
part, both in the fellowship of His sufferings and in the glorious 
power of His resurrection: to whom, with Thee and the Holy 
Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 


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HOLY WEEK. 

Monday, Mark 11:12-25. Tuesday, John 12:20-50. Wednes- 
day, Mark 18:1-37. Thursday, Matt. 26:20-75. Good Friday, 
John 19:1-37. 

Collect. 


O righteous and holy God, who hast manifested toward us 
Thine unfathomable love, in not sparing Thine own Son, but de- 
livering Him up for us all; grant us grace, we humbly beseech 
Thee, that being made partakers of His sufferings, we may 
crucify the corrupt inclinations of the flesh, lead holy and un- 
blamable lives, and finally attain unto the resurrection of the 
just, through the merits of this same once crucified, but now 
risen and exalted Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and 
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. 


EASTER SUNDAY. 
Psalm 139. John 20:1-18. Cok .321-Lie 
Collect. 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who through the resur- 
rection of Thine only begotten Son Jesus Christ, hast overcome 
death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life, assist and 
Support in us, we beseech Thee, the aspirations of Thy heavenly 
grace, that dying unto sin always, and living unto righteousness, 
we may at last triumph over death and the grave, in the full 
image of our risen Lord: to whom, with Thee and the Holy 
Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 


THE FESTIVAL PRAYER. 


O Thou Prince of Life and First-Begotten of the Dead, whom 
not having seen we love, breathe upon us that we may receive 
the Holy Ghost, to abide with us continually both as the seal of 
our adoption, and as an earnest of the promised possession. Give 
us power to walk in the spirit that we may not fulfil the lusts of 
the flesh, but mortify our members which are upon the earth and 
purify ourselves even as Thou art pure, that when Thou shalt 
come again to receive us unto Thyself, we may be found accept- 
able in Thy sight, and hear Thy most joyful voice: Come, ye 


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blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from 
the foundation of the world. Amen. 


PRAYER. 


O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, who by Thy 
quickening energy hast raised us up to a new life in Christ 
Jesus, and dost in mercy to our infirmities condescend to dwell 
in our mortal bodies as Thy consecrated temples; bring forth in 
our hearts and lives, we beseech Thee, the fruits of love, joy, 
peace, long-suffering, gentleness, faith, meekness and temper- 
ance; that, these things being in us, and abounding, we may be 
neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 


FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 
Psalm 81. John 20:19-81. Ev John, 621-12 
Collect. 


Almighty God, who hast brought again from the dead our 
Lord Jesus, the glorious Prince of salvation, with everlasting 
victory over hell and the grave; grant unto us power, we beseech 
Thee, to rise with Him to newness of life, that we may over- 
come the world with the victory of faith, and have part at last 
in the resurrection of the just; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 
Psalm 338. JOHNILUSiaLo. 1 Peter 2:20-25. 
Collect. 


O God, who, of Thine abundant mercy, hast begotten us again 
unto a living hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the 
dead; let Thy great love constrain us, we beseech Thee, to rise 
up, forsake all, and follow Him; that as we have been redeemed 
by His blood, so we may walk also in the light of His holy exam- 
ple, and obtain the manifold blessings of Thy grace; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


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THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 
Psalm 2. JohnH 16" Tel: LT *Peter*2 91a. 
Collect. 


God of all truth and grace, who hast caused the Sun of 
Righteousness to arise upon a dark and benighted world, in © 
bringing up Thy Holy One from the grave; be pleased graciously 
so to illuminate the souls of Thy people with the beams of 
heavenly wisdom, that we may continually walk in Thy light, 
and know both to avoid evil and to follow after that which is 
good; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 
Psalm 111. John 16:16-24. James 1 712-18, 
Collect. 


O God, the Father of lights, from whom cometh down every 
good and perfect gift, and who art Thyself the only satisfying 
portion of the souls which Thou hast made; grant us grace, we 
beseech Thee, to raise our thoughts and affections from earth to 
heaven, and to breathe continually after Thy presence; that so, 
in the midst of all worldly vanity and change, our hearts may 
surely there be fixed, where alone are to be found true joys and 
everlasting peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 
Psalm 118. John 16 :25-33. James 1:18-27. 
Collect. 


Vouchsafe unto us, O Lord, the inspirations of Thy salutary 
grace, and quicken us according to Thy Word; that knowing 
what is right, and approving that which is good, we may, by 
patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory and honor and 
immortality, and be made heirs according to the hope of eternal 
life in Thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


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ASCENSION DAY. 
Psalm 47. Mark 16:14-20. Eph. 1:15-23. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who on this day didst glorify 
Thy son Jesus, by receiving Him up into heaven, and setting Him 
at Thine own right hand; grant, we beseech Thee, that like as 
we do believe Thy only begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to 
have ascended into the heavens; so we may also in heart and 
mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell, who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world 
without end. Amen. 


SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY. 
Psalm 27. Luke 11:1-15. 1 Peter 4:7-11. 
Collect. 


O God, the King of glory, who through the resurrection and 
ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, hast opened the kingdom of 
heaven to all believers; leave us not comfortless, we beseech 
Thee, in our weary mortal state, but send unto us the Holy Ghost, 
the Comforter, to guide us into the way of truth and peace, and 
bring us in the end to those mansions of rest in which Christ now 
dwells and reigns: to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be 
honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 


PENTECOST. - 
Psalm 68. Acts 2:1-11. Acts 2:1-11. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who didst gloriously fulfil the 
great promise of the gospel, by sending down Thy Holy Ghost 
on the day of Pentecost, to establish the Church as the home of 
His continual presence and power among men; mercifully grant 
unto us, we beseech Thee, this same gift of the Spirit, to renew, 
illuminate, refresh, and sanctify our dying souls, to be over us 
and around us like the light and dew of heaven, and to be in us 
- evermore as a well of water springing up into everlasting life; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord: who liveth and reigneth with 
Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world with- 
out end. Amen. 


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THE FESTIVAL PRAYER. 


O Lord Jesus Christ, who art worthy to be had in reverence by 
all the children of men; we thank Thee for Thy holy, catholic, 
and apostolic Church. Peace be within her walls, and prosperity 
within her palaces, and may they prosper that love her. Build 
Thou the waste places, and repair the desolations of many gen- 
erations; and cause Thy power and Thy glory to be seen in the 
sanctuary as in the days of old. Be Thou the Protector and 
Defender of Thy people in all times of tribulation and danger; 
and may we, in communion with Thy Church, and in brotherly 
unity with our fellow-Christians, fight the good fight of faith, 
and continually worship Thee, saying, Blessing, and glory, and 
wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be 
unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. 


PRAYER. 


O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, who by Thy 
quickening energy, hath raised us up to a new life in Christ 
Jesus, and dost in mercy to our infirmities condescend to dwell 
in our mortal bodies as Thy consecrated temples; bring forth in 
our hearts and lives, we beseech Thee, the fruits of love, joy, 
peace, long-suffering, gentleness, faith, meekness and temper- 
ance; that, these things being in us, and abounding, we may be 
neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord 
Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 


TRINITY SUNDAY. 
Psalm 104. John oes. Rev. 421-1) 
Collect. 


O God, who hast made Thyself known in the work of man’s 
redemption, as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; reveal in us, we 
beseech Thee, the full power of this faith, into which we have 
been planted by baptism; that being sanctified by Thy Spirit, 
we may by a life of holiness be formed into Thine image here, 
and rise to Thy blissful presence hereafter: there to join, with 
the song of the Seraphim in praising Thee, world without end. 
Amen, 


THE CHURCH YEAR A9 


FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY: 
Psaim 15. Luke 16:19-31. JON 4 (oo 
Collect. 


O God, the Strength of all them that put their trust in Thee, 
who hast not appointed us unto wrath, but to obtain salvation by 
our Lord Jesus Christ; we beseech Thee to grant us the help of 
Thy grace, and to breathe into us that divine Charity which is 
the fulfilling of the law; that in keeping Thy commandments we 
may please Thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 


SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 23. Luke 14:15-24. 1 John 3:13-24. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, the Source of all life and joy, 
who, by the glad sound of the gospel, has called us to have part 
in Thy kingdom and glory; shine powerfully into our hearts, we 
beseech Thee, by Thy Word and Spirit, and draw us with the 
cords of Thy constraining grace; that we may heartily choose 
that good part which shall not be taken away from us, and give 
all diligence to make our calling and election sure; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 79. Lukes lb=1-10. le Peterto al. iis 
Collect. 


O God, the Lord, strong to deliver and mighty to save, who 
hast been the refuge and dwelling place of Thy people in all gen- 
erations; perfect and fulfil in us, we beseech Thee, the work of 
_ Thy converting grace, and be pleased to confirm us in every good 
purpose and deed; that having been called into the way of 
righteousness, we may have power to continue steadfastly in the 
same; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


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FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 46. Luke 6:27-38. Rom, 32ts-2p: 
Collect. 


O God, whose favor is life, and in whose presence there is 
fulness of peace and joy; vouchsafe unto us, we beseech Thee, © 
such an abiding sense of the reality and glory of those things 
which Thou hast prepared for them that love Thee, as may 
serve to raise us above the vanity of this present world, both in 
its pleasures and in its necessary trials and pains; so that under 
Thy guidance and help all things here shall work together for 
our everlasting salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 71 Luke’ 5 :1-11. 1 Peter 3:8-16. 
Collect. 


Cause Thy Church to arise and shine, O Lord, and let her min- 
isters be clothed with righteousness and salvation; that Thy 
Word which is in their hands may not return unto Thee void, 
but have free course and be glorified in the world, prevailing 
mightily to turn men from darkness to light, and from the power 
of Satan unto God; that they may receive forgiveness of sins, 
and an inheritance among them that are sanctified forever; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, 
Psalm 28. Matt. 5:21-26. Rom. 6:1-11. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who, of Thine abundant mercy, 
hast begotten us again unto a living hope, by the resurrection 
of Jesus Christ from the dead; let this grace reign in us, 
we beseech Thee, as the power of a new heavenly life; whereby 
denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we may live soberly, 
righteously, and godly, in this present world; and receive the 
promise of eternal inheritance in the world to come; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


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SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 34. . Mark 8:1-9. Romix6 85223) 
Collect. 


Almighty God, the Former of our bodies and Father of our 
spirits; in whom we live, move, and have our being; shed abroad 
Thy love in our hearts, we beseech Thee, and cause the comfort 
of Thy heavenly grace to abound in us, as the earnest and pledge 
of joys to come; that casting away all anxious thought for the 
transitory things of this world, we may seek first Thy kingdom 
and righteousness, and labor only for that meat which endureth 
unto everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 48. Mattwertil5323: Rom. 8:12-17. 
Collect. 


O God, who hast given unto us exceeding great and precious 
promises, that by them we might be partakers of the divine 
nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world 
through lust; enable us, we beseech Thee, with all diligence to 
add to our faith virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godli- 
ness, brotherly kindness, and charity; that, these things being 
in us, and abounding, we may in all things obey Thy blessed 
will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 54. Luke, 1511-32: 1s Gora 10) 113: 
Collect. 


O Lord God, our Sun, by whom light is sown for the righteous, 
and gladness for the upright in heart; illuminate our minds, we 
beseech Thee, by Thy heavenly grace, and fill them with the pure 
wisdom which cometh from above; that we may walk before 
Thee in simplicity and godly sincerity all our days, not taking 
counsel of the world or of the flesh, but aiming and endeavoring 
in all things to know and do Thy will; through Jesus Christ, our 
Lord. Amen, 


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TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 55. Luke 19:41-48. 1 Corsa Bele 
Collect. 


O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hast called 
us to renounce and forsake the world, in the service of our once | 
crucified but now risen and gloriously exalted Saviour; be 
pleased, we beseech Thee, graciously so to unite our souls to Him 
by holy sympathy and love, that we may offer ourselves, in fel- 
lowship with His cross, a willing sacrifice to Thee on the altar of 
the gospel, and count it all joy to suffer for His name: who liveth 
and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world 
without end. Amen. 


ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 65. Luke 18:9-17. 1 Corr*15 S3erk 
Collect. 


O God, the High and Holy One, who inhabitest eternity, and 
dwellest with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to 
revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the 
contrite ones; glorify Thy grace, we beseech Thee, in the midst 
of our manifold infirmities and sins, and through all temptation 
uphold us by Thy mighty hand; that in faithful service to Thee, 
we may obtain the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 36. Mark jcades ts Zn Cor. sor4ete 
Collect. 


O God, who didst will Thine only begotten Son to learn obedi- 
ence by the things which He suffered, that being thus made per- 
fect He might become the Author of eternal salvation unto all 
that obey Him; work in us, we beseech Thee, such inward con- 
formity with His holy patience, as may cause us to have part 
also in His glorious power, that so, walking not after the flesh 
but after the Spirit, we may be able to serve Thee all our days in 
newness of mind and life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen, 


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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 74. Luke 10:25-37. Galyorto.22) 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, whose faithfulness is from one 
generation to another, and whose mercy endureth forever; give 
unto us, we humbly beseech Thee, the increase of faith, hope, and 
love; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, help 
us to keep that which Thou dost command; through Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 


FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 107. hukesL7 #3119. Gal. 5:16-25. 
Collect. 


O God, who hast delivered us from the power of darkness and 
translated us into the kingdom of Thy dear Son; in whom we 
have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins; 
enable us by Thy grace, we earnestly beseech Thee, so to walk in 
the spirit that we may not fulfil the lusts of the flesh; consider- 
ing ourselves to be dead henceforth unto sin, but alive unto God; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 96. 2 Matt. 6:24-34. Gal. 6:1-10. 
Collect. 


O God, our Father in heaven, in whose presence there is ful- 
ness of joy, and at whose right hand there are pleasures for 
evermore; mercifully fix our hearts on things above, and free 
them from all undue care and thought for the things of the 
present transitory world; that whilst we are here in the body, 
we may sow, not to the flesh, but to the Spirit, and in the end 
reap life everlasting ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 119. Lukes ctlet 7, Hpi. oc tAeo. 
Collect. 


O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light 
is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart; 


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grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask 
what Thou wouldst have us to do; that the Spirit of Wisdom may 
save us from all false choices, and that in Thy light we may see 
light, and in Thy service find perfect freedom; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


' SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 121. Luke 14:1-11. Eph. 4:1-6. 
Collect. 


Almighty and everlasting God, who didst send Thy Son into 
the world, not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give 
His life a ransom for many; dispose and assist us by Thy grace, 
most heartily we beseech Thee, to follow the example of His 
great humility and heavenly-minded love; that with all lowliness 
and meekness, and patient continuance in good works, we may 
adorn the gospel of God, our Saviour, and possess in our souls 
that true peace which the world can neither give nor take away; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 78. Matt. 22:34-46, 1 Cor? Tsdegs 
Collect. 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast given unto us 
all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the glor- 
ious revelation of the gospel; cause Thy Word to dwell in us 
richly, we beseech Thee, and fill us with the knowledge of Thy 
will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that we may 
walk worthy of the Lord unto all blessing, being fruitful in every 
good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 67. Matt. 9:1-8. Eph. 4:17-32. 
Collect. 


O Lord, our Maker and Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, who 
hast stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the 
earth; be pleased graciously to confirm and carry forward Thy 


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glorious work of salvation in our hearts, causing old things to 
pass away and all things to become new; that looking always 
above and beyond this world, we may have our citizenship in 
heaven; and finally by Thy grace, attain the glory of everlasting 
life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 145. Matt. 22:1-14. Eph. 5:15-21. 
Collect. 


O God, the Father everlasting, with whom the spirits of the 
just made perfect continually do live; fix the eye of our faith, we 
beseech Thee, with clear and full vision, on the great cloud of 
witnesses with which we are thus compassed about in the heav- 
enly world; that laying aside every weight, and the sin which 
doth so easily beset us, we may run with patience the race that 
is set before us, and obtain at last the crown of everlasting life; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 138. John 4:46-54. Eph. 6:10-20. 
Collect. 


Almighty and most merciful God, whose name is a strong 
tower into which the righteous runneth and is safe; lift up the 
standard of Thy Spirit, we beseech Thee, against the power of 
the enemy coming in against us like a flood, and clothe us with 
the full armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left; 
that we may be able to fight manfully the good fight of faith, and 
lay hold on eternal life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 130. Matt. 18 :21-35. Pil? 1°35RL: 
Collect. 


O God, the Father of all mercies, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ 
hast given unto us a perfect example of forgiving love; bestow 
upon us, we humbly pray Thee, the graces of Thy Holy Spirit, 
that we may be filled with Thine own goodness, and love one 
another as Thou hast loved us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. : 


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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 138. Matt..22:15-22; Phil. 3:1.[%-2d. 
Collect. 


Give us grace, we beseech Thee, almighty God, to set Thy 
presence before us in all our ways, and to seek continually those 
things which are well-pleasing in Thy sight; that abounding in 
the work of faith, the labor of love, and the patience of hope, we 
may finally be made partakers of the inheritance of the saints 
in light; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 95. Matt. 25-1'4:30. Heb. 11:1-10. 
Collect. 


O God, who hast promised that they who endure unto the end 
shall be saved; give us grace to persevere in Thy holy service all 
our days, that at the last we may receive the end of our faith, 
even the salvation of our souls; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. | 
Amen. 


TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 90. Matt. 9:18-26. Col, 1-73-84 
Collect. 


O God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ, hath abolished death, 
and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel; 
work in us, we beseech Thee, such holy mortification to all the 
things of this world, and such lively apprehension of things un- 
seen and eternal, as may prepare us to die without anxiety or 
dismay, knowing that if our earthly house of this tabernacle be 
dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with 
hands, eternal in the heavens; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen, 


TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm I. Matt. 25:31-46. 1’ Thes. 1-1. 
Collect. 


O God, who hast appointed unto men once to die, and after 
that the judgment; stir up, we beseech Thee, the wills of Thy 


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faithful people, that we, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of 
good works, may of Thee be plenteously rewarded; for the sake 
of Him who died and rose again and ever liveth to make interces- 
sion for us, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 
Psalm 24. John 14:1-14, ReVsecle tes: 
Collect. 


O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that He might 
destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and 
heirs of eternal life; enable us, we beseech Thee, having this 
hope, to purify ourselves, even as He is pure; that when He 
shall come again to receive us unto Himself, we may be made like 
unto Him in His eternal and glorious kingdom: where He liveth 
and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world 
without end. Amen. 


BAPTISM OF INFANTS 


Children, one or both of whose parents are members of the Church, 
are entitled to Baptism. 

Sponsors may be admitted in Baptism, but the parents themselves 
must be present and answer to the questions in the Service; a person, 
however, shall not be sponsor who is not in full communion with the 
Church, 

Members of the Church, when they are the rightful guardians of 
orphan children, may present them for Baptism, assuming the proper 
VOWS. 


The minister shall begin the service thus: 


Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven 
and earth. Amen. 
Then, addressing the parents, or sponsors, or guardians, he shall 
Dearly Beloved: Forasmuch as our Lord Jesus Christ 
has taught us that we are all sinful, and cannot enter 
into the kingdom of heaven, except we are born again by 
the Spirit of God; and has commanded us to make 
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name 
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, 
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever He has 
commanded; and has said: Suffer the little children to 
come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the 
kingdom of heaven; let us call upon God the Father, in 
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that of His bounteous 
mercy He may bless this child now to be consecrated to 
Him in holy Baptism. 
Here the congregation shall rise and continue standing until the 
Baptism is ended, 


Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who dost 
make and keep covenant with families, and dost include 
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BAPTISM OF INFANTS 59 


parents and children in Thy most gracious promises; we 
bring this child to Thee, assured that it is not Thy will 
that one of these little ones should perish. Look merci- 
fully upon him, we beseech Thee, that coming to Thee in 
this sacred ordinance, he may find acceptance with Thee. 
By Thy Holy Spirit make this Baptism a sign and seal of 
the washing away of his sin, his engrafting into Christ, 
and his renewal in holiness, and may he ever live in the 
light of Thy holy Word. Grant that his name may be 
written in the Lamb’s book of life, never to be blotted out. 
Bestow upon him the gift of Thy grace; and endue him 
with heavenly virtues; that being steadfast in faith, joy- 
ful through hope, and rooted in love, he may walk before 
Thee in the beauty of holiness all the days of his life, and 
come at last into Thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister, addressing the parents, or sponsors, or guardians, 
shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: You have brought this child here to 
be baptized. We have prayed that our heavenly Father 
would receive him, deliver him from evil, engraft him 
into Christ, sanctify him with the Holy Ghost, and give 
to him the gift of eternal life. These benefits God, on His 
part, will most surely bestow, for the sake of His well- 
beloved Son, if you, on your part, who are responsible for 
this child, will do those things which God requires of you 
in vouchsafing His holy Baptism. | 


M. Do you accept the Sacramen, of Baptism as the 
sign and seal of the covenant of God and therein dedicate 
this child to Him? 


Ans. I do. 


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M. Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and 
Saviour? 


Ans. Ido. 


M. Do you sincerely promise, by the grace of God 
and as much as lieth in you, to bring up this child in the 
nurture and admonition of the Lord, and in the doctrines 
and duties of our Holy religion? 

Ans. I do. 


Then the minister shall say: 


Name this child. 


Thereupon, pronouncing the name, the minister shall baptize the 
child, saying: 


I baptize thee into the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Then the minister, speaking for the congregation, shall say: 


We receive this child into the congregation of Christ’s 
flock, in the confidence that hereafter he will renounce all 
evil, confess Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour, and 
continue His faithful servant all the days of has life. 

Here the minister shall offer this Prayer, after which the congrega- 
tion shall be seated. 


Let us pray: 


We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, 
that it hath pleased Thee to grant unto this child Thy 
holy Baptism, signifying thereby that Thou hast received 

_him to be Thine own. Graciously sanctify him unto 
Thyself. Take him, we beseech Thee, into Thy fatherly 
care. Let Thy providence lead him through the dangers 
and temptations of his youth, and may he never wander 
from Thy ways. Grant that daily all carnal affections 
may die in him, and that all things belonging to the 
Spirit may live and grow in him. Suffer him not to fall 


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away from Thee, but grant that in due time he may 
witness a good confession, and ever live according to Thy 
will. And, being kept by the power of God through faith. 
unto salvation, may he at last be presented faultless 
before the presence of Thy glory with exceeding joy; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister, addressing the parents, or sponsors, or guardians, 
shall say: 

Dearly Beloved: Forasmuch as you have now 
dedicated this child by Baptism to the service of the 
Triune God, you must remember that it is your duty to 
train him up, by precept and example, in the true 
knowledge and fear of God according to the articles of 
the Christian.faith and doctrine, as contained in the 
Bible, and in the symbols of the Church. Especially is 
it your duty to remind him often of his dedication to God 
in holy Baptism, and as soon as he shall be able to learn, 
to teach him the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles’ Creed, and 
the Ten Commandments, that he may know how to pray, 
what to believe, and how to live, ever remembering the 
promise of God’s holy Word, Train up a child in the way 
he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from 
it. Finally you are to see to it that he be brought at the 
proper time to the minister, to be instructed in the 
Catechism, and prepared for Confirmation and the Holy 
Communion; that he may resolve to fight against sin and 
evil, profess Jesus Christ, and ever honor this profession 
by holy living and faithful service, to the glory of God 
and the salvation of his soul. 


The minister shall close the Service thus: 


The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 
keep your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesus, 
Amen. 


BAPTISM OF ADULTS 


Before adults are baptized the Spiritual Council shall be satisfied 
that they understand the fundamental truths of the Christian religion, 
and are willing to be governed by them in their lives. 

Adults must be baptized publicly, either in the Church, or else- 
where, in the presence of a worshiping assembly; except in cases of 
extreme sickness, when the Sacrament may be administered privately 
in the home, one or more Elders being present. 

The minister shall unite the rite of Confirmation with their Baptism, 
by laying his hands on the head of the person baptized, and pronouncing 
the Blessing, as in Confirmation. 


The minister shall begin the Service thus: 


If any man would come after me, saith the Lord, let 
him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow 
me. Amen. 


Then, addressing the person to be baptized, he shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: That you may know and rightly 
understand, from God’s holy Word, the meaning and 
importance of the Sacrament of Baptism, hear first what 
Jesus said to Nicodemus: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he 
cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is 
born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the 
Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye 
must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, 
and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell 
whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one 
that is born of the Spirit. 


Hear also the words of the institution of this 
Sacrament: And Jesus came and spake unto His 
disciples, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven 
and on earth. Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all 

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the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to 
observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: 
and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the 
world. 


Hence, St. Peter, on the day of Pentecost, after preach- 
ing the gospel of Christ’s death and resurrection, called 
upon the hearers, saying: Repent, and be baptized, every 
one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission 
of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy 
Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, 
and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our 
God shall call. 


Here the congregation shall rise and continue standing until the 
Baptism is ended. 


Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who art the 
Help of all those who flee unto Thee; we call upon Thee in 
behalf of this Thy servant, humbly beseeching Thee to 
admit him into the covenant of Thy grace. Receive him, 
O Lord, as Thou hast promised by Thy well-beloved Son, 
and confirm his faith in Thee. By Thy Holy Spirit make 
this Baptism a sign and seal of the washing away of his 
sin, his engrafting into Christ, and his renewal in holi- 
ness, and may he ever live in the light of Thy holy Word. 
Sanctify unto him, we humbly pray Thee, the holy 
impressions of this hour, that he may never lose sight of 
his Christian calling, but continue in the things he has 
learned of Thee. And grant, O most merciful Father, 
that being conformed to the image of Thy Son, he may 
ever serve Thee in newness of life, to the glory of Thy 
holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister, addressing the Candidate, shall say: 


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Dearly Beloved: You have come here to be baptized. 
We have prayed that our heavenly Father would receive 
you, deliver you from evil, engraft you into Christ, 
sanctify you with the Holy Ghost, and give to you the gift 
of eternal life. These benefits God, on His part, will most — 
surely bestow, for the sake of His well-beloved Son: 
wherefore you, on your part, must do those things which 
God requires of you in vouchsafing His holy Baptism. 


Here the minister shall ask the Candidate this question: 


M. Do you now, in the presence of God and of this 
congregation, repent of all your sins; do you confess 
Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour; and do you 
promise to work for the upbuilding of the Church of the 
Lord Jesus Christ, by regularly attending its worship, 
by giving generously for the support of its activities, and 
by seeking to bring others to Christ? 


Ans. I do. 


Then the Candidate shall kneel, whereupon the minister, pronounc- 
ing his name, shall baptize him, saying: 
I baptize thee into the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Then the minister shall lay his hand upon the head of the person 
baptized, and confirm him, saying: 

The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray 
God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved 
blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 

Here the minister shall offer this Prayer, after which the con- 
gregation shall be seated, 


Let us pray: 
We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, 


BAPTISM OF ADULTS 65 


that Thou hast bestowed Thy loving-kindness upon this 
Thy servant, and hast given him shelter within the 
covenant of Thy peace. Do Thou who givest power unto 
the faint enable him daily to perform his vows. May Thy 
fatherly love ever be over him; may the grace of our Lord 
Jesus Christ be multiplied towards him, that he always, 
having sufficiency in all things, may abound unto every 
good work; and may the Spirit of God rest upon him, to 
guide and comfort and sustain. Let him never grow 
weary in well-doing, but fight the good fight of faith, and 
lay hold on eternal life. Make him steadfast, unmovable, 
always abounding in the work of the Lord, and, having 
served his generation faithfully by the will of God, do 
Thou of Thy great mercy grant unto him an abundant 
entrance into Thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the newly confirmed member shall stand, while the minister 
greets him with these Words of Welcome, in connection with which he 
may give the right hand of fellowship. 

In the name of this congregation I cordially welcome 
you into our fellowship, invite you to receive the Holy 
Communion, and to participate in all the privileges of 
Christ’s Church. 


The minister shall close the Service thus: 


Now the God of peace fill you with all joy and peace in 
believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


CONFIRMATION 


It is the duty of the baptized children of the Church to become 
Catechumens as soon as they are old enough to be instructed in the 
Catechism. In no case should their attendance be delayed beyond their 
thirteenth year. Their Catechization looks forward to their Confirma-. 
tion as its solemn completion. 

Before Confirmation the Spiritual Council shall be satisfied that 
the Candidates understand the fundamental truths of the Christian 
religion and are willing to be governed by them in their lives. 

Confirmation must be administered publicly, either in the Church, 
or elsewhere, in the presence of a worshiping assembly; except in cases 
of extreme sickness, when the Rite may be administered privately in the 
home, one or more Elders being present. 


The minister shall begin the Service thus: 


Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; saith the 
Lord, for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find 
rest unto your souls. Amen. 


Then, addressing the persons to be confirmed, he shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: Following the example of the holy 
Apostles, the Church bestows upon those who have been 
baptized, either as adults or in their infancy, after they 
have been properly instructed, the blessing of Con- 
firmation by prayer and the laying on of hands. 


The laying on of hands was first observed as a religious 
act by devout parents, whereby they imparted unto their 
children the parental blessing, and confirmed them in 
faith and piety. By the laying on of hands also those who 
were called to be public ministers in the Church were 
invested with the authority of the sacred office. And so 
also by the same solemn act the Apostles of our Lord 
communicated the gift of the Holy Ghost for the 
confirmation of believers after their baptism. 

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In this sacred ordinance, you on your part confess 
Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, whilst the 
Church, in God’s stead, claims you publicly for His 
service, blesses you in His name, and confirms you in His 
covenant, invoking upon you in larger measure the Holy 
Ghost, by whose help alone you are able to fulfil your 
vows by leading holy and obedient lives. 

Here the congregation shall rise and continue standing until the 
Confirmation is ended. 


Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who hast so 
loved the world as to give Thine only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have 
everlasting life; we call upon Thee in behalf of these Thy 
servants, assured that Thou wilt graciously receive all 
who truly come to Thee. We thank Thee that by Thy 
Word and Spirit they have been led to the knowledge of 
Thy Son, and, being persuaded that there is salvation in 
none other, they desire to have part in the benefits of His 
one offering for sin. Receive them, O Lord, into the com- 
munion of Thy Son. Take possession of their hearts by 
Thy Holy Spirit, we beseech Thee, and may the fruits 
thereof be seen in all their life. Ever work in them both 
to will and to do of Thy good pleasure; make them strong 
in faith, steadfast in hope, and fervent in love; and so 
guard them, O Thou tender Shepherd of our souls, 
through all the trials and temptations of this mortal life, 
that in the end they may safely arrive at Thy blessed fold. 
Grant this, we beseech Thee, O merciful Father, through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. ‘Amen. 


Then, addressing the Catechumens, he shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: As children of your heavenly Father, 
called with a holy calling, you are now to be received into 


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full communion with the Church of Christ. We rejoice 
that He has called you to be His followers, that you have 
answered His call, and have come here to make public 
confession of your faith in Him. I, therefore, ask you: 


Here the minister shall ask the Catechumens these questions: 


M. Do you now, in the presence of God and of this 
congregation, renounce all evil, do you accept Jesus 
Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and do you promise to 
keep His commandments all the days of your life? 


Ans. I do. 


M. Profess now your faith before God and this 
congregation. 


Ans. I believe in God the Father Almighty: Maker of 
heaven and earth. 


And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord: 
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin 
Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, 
and buried; He descended into hades; the third day He 
rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth 
at the right hand of God the. Father Almighty; from 
thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 


I believe in the Holy Ghost: the Holy Catholic Church; 
the Communion of Saints; the Forgiveness of Sins; the 
Resurrection of the Body; and the Life Everlasting. 


M. Do you promise to work for the upbuilding of the 
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, by regularly attending 
its worship, by giving generously for the support of its 
activities, and by seeking to win others to Christ? 


Ans. I do. 


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If any of the Catechumens have not been baptized, they shall now 
kneel, and the minister shall baptize them; then all the Catechumens 
shall kneel, whereupon the minister, laying His hands on the head 
of each one successively, shall pronounce one of the following Blessings: 


The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray 
God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved 
blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 


Defend, O Lord, this Thy child with Thy heavenly 
grace; that he may continue Thine forever; and daily 
increase in Thy Holy Spirit more and more; and come at 
last into Thy heavenly kingdom. Amen. 


Living, live thou unto the Lord; dying, die thou in 
the Lord; living, or dying, be thou evermore the Lord’s. 
Amen. — | 


Here the minister shall offer this Prayer, after which the congrega- 
tion shall be seated, 


Let us pray: 


We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, 
for the great goodness Thou hast been pleased to show 
toward these Thy servants by giving them power this day 
to own and accept for themselves Thy covenant of 
salvation, made with them before in the Sacrament of 
Baptism, and by confirming unto them at this time the 
same grace through the solemn benediction of Thy holy 
Church. And now, O Lord, we beseech Thee, perfect the 
good work which Thou hast begun in them. Fortify them 
against the assaults of sin and hell. Let not Satan 
prevail against them. Keep them from the evil that is in 
the world. Help them to walk in the Spirit, that they 
may not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. Defend them from all 
heresy and schism, from all apostasy and unbelief. Let 


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them never draw back to perdition. Make them faithful 
unto death, that no man may take from them their crown. 
And grant, O most merciful Father, that having con- 
tinued thus steadfast in faith and hope to the end, they 
may be counted worthy to be joined with Thy saints in > 
heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the newly confirmed members shall stand, while the minister 
greets them with these Words of Welcome, in connection with which 
he may give the right hand of fellowship: ° 


In the name of this congregation I cordially welcome 
you into our fellowship, invite you to receive the Holy 
Communion, and to participate in all the privileges of 
Christ’s Church. 


The minister shall close the Service thus: 


The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and 
the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 


RENEWAL OF PROFESSION OF FAITH 


Persons who have allowed their church-membership to lapse can be 
restored to good standing by the renewal of their vows. 

When an ex-communicated person asks to be restored to the com- 
munion of the Church, the Spiritual Council shall make diligent inquiry 
as to his manner of life, and if he give sufficient evidence of being truly 
penitent, he shall be restored by the renewal of his vows. 

In cases of extreme sickness this renewal of vows may take place 
privately in the home, one or more Elders being present, 


The minister shall begin the Service thus: 


What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits 
toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call 
upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the 
Lord now in the presence of all His people. Amen. 


Then the minister, addressing the person to be received, shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: In accordance with the Gospel the 
Church teaches that those who have allowed their 
membership to lapse can be restored to good standing by 
the renewal of their vows. 


Return unto Me, saith the Lord, and I will return unto 
you. In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness 
and in confidence shall be your strength. 


Let us therefore look to God for His blessing and 
guidance. 
Here the congregation shall rise and continue standing until the 
Renewal is ended. 


Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who art the 
Help of all those who flee unto Thee; we call upon Thee 


in behalf of this Thy servant, humbly beseeching Thee 
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to restore him to the communion of Thy Son. O do Thou 
now speak pardon and peace to his soul, and give him an 
assured confidence of the forgiveness of all his sins. 
Restore unto him the joy of Thy salvation, and let Thy 
free Spirit uphold him, that he may walk in Thy ways 
steadfastly all the days of his life. Confirm him in his 
holy desires and purposes. And grant, most merciful 
Father, that being conformed to the image of Thy Son, 
he may love, honor, and obey Thee in all things, to the 
glory of Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 

Here the minister shall ask the candidate one of the following 
questions: 

M. Do you now, in the presence of God and these wit- 
nesses, heartily repent of all your sins; do you renew 
your profession of faith in Jesus Christ made at the time 
of your reception into the Church; and do you promise to 
work for the upbuilding of the Church of the Lord Jesus 
Christ, by regularly attending its worship, by giving 
generously for the support of its activities, and by seek- 
ing to bring others to Christ? 


Ans. I do. 


M. Having heretofore made a public profession of 
your faith; do you now, in the presence of God and of 
these witnesses, acknowledge your special relation to this 
Church, desiring in all things to walk worthy of the 
vocation wherewith you are called? 


Ans. Ido. 


M. Do you now, in the presence of God and of these 
witnesses, renew your confession of faith in Jesus 
Christ? 


Ans. I do. 


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M. On this renewal of your vows, you are now 
received into the fellowship of the Church, and may the 
God of all grace confirm you therein, through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Here the minister shall offer this Prayer, after which the con- 
gregation shall be seated, 


Let us pray: 


We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, 
that Thou hast led this Thy servant to make this new 
confession of faith in Thy Son Jesus Christ, and to 
rededicate himself to Thy holy service. Strengthen him, 
we beseech Thee, through the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, 
and bestow upon him the manifold gifts of Thy grace, 
that in all things he may faithfully serve Thee. Deliver 
hom in the time of temptation. Help him to walk in new- 
ness of life and to hold this renewal of his confidence 
steadfast unto the end. And grant, most merciful Father, 
that having served his generation faithfully by the will of 
God, he may be counted worthy to have part with Thy 
saints in glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister shall give the newly received member the right 
hand of fellowship and say: 

In the name of this congregation I cordially welcome 
you into our fellowship, invite you to receive the Holy 
Communion, and to participate in all the privileges of 
Christ’s Church. 


The minister shall close the Service thus: 


Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in 
believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


MARRIAGE 


Inasmuch as the laws respecting Marriage are different in the 
Several States, it is the duty of the minister to make himself acquainted 
with them, so as to act in conformity thereto. 

Whether the ceremony takes place at the church, or at the home, 
or elsewhere, it is of great importance that it be conducted with due | 
solemnity, 

During the Service the woman shall stand at the left hand of the 
man, 


The minister shall begin the Services thus: 


In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Then, addressing the company, he shall say: 


Dearly Beloved: We are assembled in the sight of God 
to join together this man and this woman in the bonds 
of Marriage, which is an honorable estate, instituted of 
God for the proper continuance and well-being of man- 
kind, confirmed by the teaching of our blessed Saviour, 
and compared by St. Paul to the mystical union which 
subsists between Christ and His Church. Into this holy 
estate these two persons have come to be joined. There- 
fore, if any man can show any just cause why they may 
not be lawfully joined together, let him now speak, or else 
hereafter forever hold his peace. 


Then, addressing the persons to be married, he shall say: 


I-charge you, each and both, before the great God the 
Searcher of all hearts, that if either of you know any 
reason why you may not be lawfully joined together in 
Marriage, confess it now: for be well assured that all 
those who are brought together contrary to the Word of 
God, are not joined together of God; neither is their 


Marriage lawful. 
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Then, if no impediment be alleged, he shall say: 


As no one speaketh, let us call upon God the Father, 
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that of His 
bounteous mercy He may bless this union now to be 
formed. 

Then the minister shall say 
Let us pray: 

O God, the Giver of all spiritual grace, who hast 
promised to hear us when we call upon Thee in the name 
of Thy dear Son; send Thy blessing, we beseech Thee, 
upon these Thy servants, that they may be truly joined 
together in the honorable estate of Marriage, in the 
covenant of their God. As they make their vows before 
Thee, sanctify them with Thy Spirit, we humbly pray 
Thee, that being enriched with all grace, they may enjoy 
the comforts, undergo the cares, endure the trials, and 
perform the duties of life together as becometh 
Christians, under Thy heavenly guidance and protection. 
Grant this, we beseech Thee, O heavenly Father, with the 
forgiveness of all our sins; through Jesus Christ, our 

Lord. Amen. 


Then, if the woman be given in marriage, the minister shall say: 
M. Who giveth this woman to be married to this 
man? 
Ans. I do. 


Then, when the woman has been brought to the left hand of the 
man, the minister, calling the man by his name, shall ask him this 
question: 


M. M., Wilt thou take this woman to be thy wedded 
wife? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep 
her, in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in 
joy and in sorrow; and, forsaking every other, cleave to 
her only, so long as ye both shall live? 


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Ans. I will. 


Then the minister, calling the woman by her name, shall ask her 
this question: 


M. N., Wilt thou take this man to be thy wedded nus- 
band? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honor and keep 
him, in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in 
joy and in sorrow; and, forsaking every other, cleave to 
him only, so long as ye both shall live? 


Ans. I will. 


Then, if a ring be uSed, the minister shall say to the man: 


What token do you offer as a pledge that you will be 
faithful to this vow? 
Ans. I offer this ring. 


Here the man shall present the ring, holding it in the hollow of his 
hand, whereupon the minister shall say to the woman: 


Do you receive this ring as a pledge that you will be 
faithful to this vow? 


Ans. I do. 


Here the woman shall receive the ring from the man, pass it to the 
minister, and he to the man; then the man shall place it upon the third 
finger of the woman’s left hand and hold it there while the minister says: 


May this ring henceforth be the chaste and changeless 
symbol of your constant faith and abiding love. 
Or, instead of the foregoing, the man shall say after the minister: 


With this ring I thee wed: in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Then the minister, addressing the man and woman, shall say: 
As a seal of this holy vow give each other the right 
hand. ; . | 


Then the minister, laying his hand on the joined hands of the pair, 
shall say: 


MARRIAGE {qty 


Forasmuch as you, M. and N., have consented together 
in holy Marriage, and have witnessed the same before 
God and this company, I pronounce you husband and 
wife, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of 
the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Those whom God hath joined together, let not man put 
asunder. 


Then the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom 
every family in heaven and earth is named; bestow upon 
these Thy servants the seal of Thine approval and Thy 
fatherly benediction, granting unto them grace to fulfil, 
with pure and steadfast affection, the vow and covenant 
between them made. Guide them, we beseech Thee, in 
the way of righteousness and peace, that loving and 
serving Thee, with one heart and mind, all the days of 
their life, they may be abundantly enriched with the 
tokens of Thy favor. O Lord, bless them both, and grant 
them to inherit Thine everlasting kingdom ; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then the minister, in blessing the newly married persons, shall 
say: 


God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, 
and keep you; the Lord mercifully with His favor look 
upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction and 
grace; that ye may so live together in this life, that in 
the world to come ye may have life everlasting. Amen. 

The minister shall close the Service thus: 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of 
God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you 
all. Amen. 


ORDINATION OF MINISTERS 


After the Sermon, the Candidate for Ordination, his name being 
announced, shall be requested to present himself, whereupon the presid- 
ing minister, addressing the congregation, shall say: 

Dearly Beloved in the Lord: Almighty God, whom it 
hatn pleased by His Spirit and Word to gather and 
preserve to Himself continually, out of the whole human 
race, a Church chosen to everlasting life, hath given to 
all its members, both ministers and people, a common 
interest in its welfare. For this reason, it has ever been 
the practice, that in the ordination of those who have been 
called to the office of the holy ministry, the people also 
should have an opportunity to express their voice. 
Therefore, if any of you know any just cause why this 
brother ought not to be ordained to the Christian 
Ministry, come forward now and make it known. 


If no objection be offered, after a sufficient pause, the congregation 
Shall stand, and the presiding minister shall say: 


Let us pray: 


Meet us, O Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most 
gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help; 
that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in 
Thee, we may glorify Thy holy name, and finally by Thy 
mercy attain unto everlasting life; odes Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen. 


Then the presiding minister shall address the Candidate and say: 


Dearly Beloved Brother: It is our solemn duty, before 
proceeding to lay upon you the responsibility of the holy 
Ministry, to remind you of the sacredness of this office, 
and of the high spiritual character of the duties which 


it involves. 
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The office is of divine origin, proceeding directly from 
the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, as the fruit of His 
resurrection and triumphant ascension into heaven, and 
designed by Him to carry forward the purposes of His 
grace upon the earth in the salvation of men. 


All power, we hear Him saying after He had risen 
from the dead, is given unto Me in heaven and on earth: 
Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, 
baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all 
things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am 
with you always, even unto the end of the world. 


Consider well, dear brother in Christ, how much all 
this means, as declaring and setting forth the true nature 
and significance of the holy office. The first ministers 
were the Apostles, who were called and commissioned 
immediately by Jesus Christ Himself. They in turn 
ordained and set apart other suitable men, as pastors and 
teachers over the churches which they had gathered and 
established in different places. And these again, in the 
same way, appointed and sent forth others to carry 
forward the true succession of this office; which, being 
regularly transmitted in this way from age to age in the 
Church, has come down finally to our time. Ordination, 
therefore, is not merely an impressive ceremony, but a 
most solemn transaction, in which those who are ordained 
receive the sign of the acceptance of their consecration 
to the service of Christ, the seal of their divine calling, 
and the assurance of the support of the Holy Spirit in the 
faithful discharge of the duties of their office. 


The Ministers of Christ are set in the world to be His 
representatives. To them it belongs to preach the Word, 


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to baptize, to administer the holy Sacrament of the Lord’s 
Supper. They are appointed to serve the Church of 
Christ, to offer before Him the prayers and supplications 
of His people, to feed, to instruct, to watch over and guide 
the sheep and lambs of His flock. They are charged also 
with the government of the Church, and with the proper 
use of its discipline, to the preservation of order and the 
establishing of Christ’s kingdom in the world. 


Such being the character of the office to which you are 
now called, beloved brother in the Lord, you see with 
what great care and study you should constantly apply 
yourself in order to fulfil its sacred obligations. Know, 
at the same time, that for this you are by no means 
sufficient of yourself; all proper sufficiency here is from 
God alone, to whom therefore you should pray earnestly 
for the assistance of His grace. Give yourself wholly to 
this office, with daily prayer and study of the Scriptures, 
that you may be able to make full proof of your ministry, 
and show yourself a pattern to others in piety and godly 
living. In doing this you shall save both yourself and 
those who hear you; and when the Chief Shepherd shall 
appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not 
away. 


And now, that this congregation may understand your 
mind and will in these things, and that you may yourself 
also the more feel the binding force of what you thus 
publicly profess and promise, we call upon you to make 
answer to the following questions. 


M. Are you truly persuaded in your heart that you 
are called of God to the holy Ministry; do you desire and 
expect to receive, in connection with the laying on of our 
hands, authority for the sacred office; and do you trust 


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in the grace of the Holy Spirit to aid you in fulfilling the 
duties of your high calling? 


Ans. Such is my persuasion, and such my desire and 
hope. 


M. Do you receive the holy Scriptures as being the 
true and proper Word of God, the ultimate rule and 
measure of the whole Christian faith? 


Ans. I do. 


M. Do you acknowledge the rightful authority of the 
Reformed Church, from which you are now to receive 
ordination, as being a true part of the Church of the 
Lord Jesus Christ; do you receive the doctrine of the 
Heidelberg Catechism as being in harmony with the 
teachings of the Bible; and do you promise to exercise 
your ministry in it with faithful diligence, showing all 
proper regard for its laws and ordinances, and all 
suitable obedience to its lawful government in the Lord? 


Ans. So I confess, and so I promise. 


Here the Candidate shall kneel, then the ministers shall lay their 
right hands severally upon his head, and the presiding minister shall 
say: 

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Chief 
Shepherd and Bishop of the Church, and trusting in the 
power of His grace, we ordain, consecrate, and appoint 
you to the office of the Christian Ministry: to proclaim 
His gospel, to dispense His holy Sacraments, to 
administer Christian discipline, and to be wholly set 
apart as an instrument for His use in the salvation of 
men; and may the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, 
the Son, and the Holy Ghost, rest upon and abide with 
you always. Amen. 


Then, the congregation standing, the presiding minister shall say: 


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Let us pray: 

Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, who of Thine 
infinite goodness has given Thine only Son Jesus Christ 
to be our Redeemer; send down, we beseech Thee, the 
anointing of the Holy Spirit upon the head of this Thy 
servant, now set apart, through the solemn act of 
ordination, to the office of the Christian Ministry. Grant 
unto him, O most merciful Father, such fulness of Thy 
grace, that he may be a faithful and wise steward whom. 
Thou settest over Thy household, using the authority 
Thou givest him, not unto destruction, but unto salvation. 
Make him a true preacher of righteousness; a watchful 
guardian over the fold, and a follower of the true 
Shepherd who giveth His life for the sheep. May he be 
an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in 
charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity, and may he in all 
things fulfil his ministry unblamably and unreprovably 
in Thy sight. And unto Thee, the King eternal, 
immortal, invisible, the only wise God our Saviour, be 


all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 


The newly ordained minister shall now stand, when the presiding 
minister shall give him the right hand of fellowship, saying: 


We give you the right hand of fellowship, to take part 


with us in this ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. 


When the new minister is to be installed at the same time as Pastor 
of the Charge, the Installation shall now go forward according to the 
form provided for that purpose; but if there be no Installation, the 
Doxology shall be sung, after which the presiding minister shall close 
the Service with this Benediction: 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, 
through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you 
perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you 
that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus 
Christ: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


INSTALLATION OF MINISTERS 


After the Sermon, the Pastor-elect, his name being anounced, shall 
- be requested to present himself, whereupon the presiding minister, 
addressing the congregation, shall say: 


Dearly Beloved in the Lord: You have called N. N., 
now present, an ordained minister, to become your 
pastor. He has consented to accept the call. After full 
inquiry and deliberation, the Classis of M., under whose 
supervision and care you stand, has resolved that the 
proposed pastoral relationship should be established ; and 
being here accordingly, by its appointment and order, at 
the present time, for that purpose, we now proceed to 
institute and install him, in the name of the Lord, as the 
Pastor of this Charge. 


Then, the congregation standing, the presiding minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


O God, by whose holy inspiration and guidance Thine 
Apostles for the fulfilling of their charge, ordained 
others also to take part in the care and government of 
Thy flock; let Thy blessing, we beseech Thee, rest upon 
the pastors of Thy Church, that in all things they may 
faithfully serve before Thee, to the glory of Thy holy 
name. Be pleased, also, to direct us in this solemn 
service, and let Thy blessing rest upon this Thy servant, 
whom we are about to install as pastor of this Charge, 
that he may make full proof of his ministry, in the 
conversion of sinners and the upbuilding of Thy people 
in their most holy faith. Grant this, we beseech Thee, 
O merciful Father, for Christ our Redeemer’s sake. 
Amen. 


Here the following Selections of Scripture shall be read: 
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I am the good Shepherd, saith the Lord, the good 
Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep. But he that is 
a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep 
are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and 
fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the 
sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and 
careth not for the sheep. I am the good Shepherd; and I 
know Mine own, and Mine own know Me, even as the 
Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father; and I lay 
down My life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, 
which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and 
they shall hear My voice; and there shall be one fold, and 
one Shepherd. 

Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest 
thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, 
Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, 
Feed My lambs. He saith to him again the second time, 
Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? He saith unto Him, 
Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto 
him, Feed My sheep. He said unto him the third time, 
Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? Peter was grieved 
because He said unto him the third time, Lovest thou Me? 
and he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things; 
Thou knowest that I love Thee. Jesus said unto him, 
Feed My sheep. 


And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which 
labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and 
admonish you: and to esteem them very highly in love 
for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 


Remember them which have the rule over you, who 
have spoken unto you the Word of God: whose faith 
follow, considering the end of their conversation: Jesus 
Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. 


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Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit 
yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that 
must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not 
with grief; for that is unprofitable for you. 


M. And now, beloved brother in Christ, do you promise 
and engage, on your part, that being set as Pastor of this 
people, you will endeavor faithfully to discharge among 
them all the duties of your ministry, exercising the 
authority you hold as a true commission from our Lord 
Jesus Christ, with becoming recollection of His presence, 
according to His commandment, and in due subjection to 
the rule that is over you in this Church? 


Ans. I promise so to do, with God’s help. 


M. Dearly Beloved Brethren: You have heard the 
solemn promise made by him whom you have called to be 
your Pastor. Do you, now, on your part, receive him in 
this character and office, promising to show towards him 
all proper love, honor, and obedience in the Lord, as are 
due to an overseer and guide placed over you by the Lord 
Jesus Christ Himself, the Chief Shepherd and Bishop of 
souls? 


Ans. Wedo. 


Here the presiding minister shall install the Pastor-elect: 


On the ground of this mutual agreement, we do now, 
by the authority which has been delegated to us for that 
purpose, solemnly install you, N. N., as Pastor of this 
people, committing them by this act as a part of Christ’s 
flock, to your spiritual oversight and care; in the name 
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. 


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Then, the congregation standing, the presiding minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, who art the 
Source of all our blessings, send down, we beseech Thee, 
Thy Holy Spirit upon this Thy servant who has been — 
installed as Pastor of this charge; and so replenish him 
with Thy grace that he may show himself a workman 
that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the 
Word of truth. Do Thou, also, bless this people. Make 
them diligent and obedient hearers of Thy Word, active 
co-laborers with their Pastor in the furtherance of Thy 
cause, and fruitful in every good word and work. By 
Thy Holy Spirit sanctify the union now formed between 
Pastor and people, and grant that in all things they may 
faithfully work together in the building of Thy kingdom; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Following the Prayer, the Doxology shall be sung, after which the 
presiding minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 

The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, 
through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you 
perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you 
that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus 
Christ: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION 
OF ELDERS AND DEACONS 


When the Officers of a Congregation have been elected, their names 
shall be publicly announced, and a time appointed for their Ordination 
and Installation. 

When Elders only are to be set in Office without Deacons, or Deacons 
only without Elders, such parts merely of the following form are to be 
used as relate to that particular case. 

So also, if the case calls for Installation only, all the pesons 
elected to office having been previously ordained, there must be a like 
omission of what forms the Ordination act. 


After the Sermon, the persons to be set in office, their names being 
announced, shall be requested to present themselves; whereupon the 
minister, addressing the congregation, shall say: 

Dearly Beloved in the Lord: These persons have been 
solemnly chosen and called by you, as a Christian 
congregation, to take part as Elders and Deacons in the 
care and service of this Church. They have accepted 
your call. No one has come forward to urge any just 
objection to their being set in office. I therefore proceed, 
in the narne of the Lord, to ordain those who have not 
been previously ordained, and to set all of them apart, 
each in his own office, to the work of the ministry among 
you, and in your behalf. 


Then, the congregation standing, he shall say: 
Let us pray: 


O God, who by Thy Holy Spirit has appointed diverse 
Orders of Ministers in Thy Church; set apart, we beseech 
Thee, these Thy servants, to the work whereunto Thou 
has called them by the voice of this people. Bestow upon 
them, we beseech Thee, Thy heavenly grace, that 
they may be good men, full of the Holy Ghost and of 
wisdom, and in all things may they faithfully serve Thee. 
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Grant this, we beseech Thee, O heavenly Father, for the 
love of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Then, addressing the Candidates, he shall say: 


Brethren: As it is a great honor to bear office in the 
Lord’s house, so is it also a solemn trust, which no one 
should take upon himself rashly or lightly. For although 
your election has been by the free choice of your fellow 
members, yet the offices to which you have been called 
are not of human origin or authority, but were instituted 
by Christ Himself, who first called men, through the 
Apostles, to fill them, and has so preserved them in the 
Church to the present time. You are, therefore, to regard 
yourselves not as the mere servants of men, but as the 
servants of Christ, appointed in His name and by His 
authority to do the work intrusted to your care. From 
this you may see how much is comprehended in your 
present induction into office, and how needful it is that 
you should magnify your office, and make high account of 
its duties as a service to be rendered unto God, and not 
simply to men. | 


Hiders are appointed to assist and support the 
Ministers of the Word in the general government of the 
Church. They form, with the Minister, in each 
particular charge, a council in common for the spiritual 
supervisiou of the flock which is committed to their care. 
They are bound to take part, accordingly, in the work of 
the Ministry, so far as it has to do with this pastoral 
oversight and care. They are to be the advisers and 
counsellors of the Minister in the discharge of his holy 
office ; they are to be to him as hands and eyes, acting with 
him and for him, and representing his presence through- 
out the congregation. It is their province to go before 
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it in the Lord, to take an active interest in its spiritual 
welfare, to feel a responsibility for its condition, to be at 
hand in all circumstances with spiritual aid for its 
necessities and wants. It belongs to them, in virtue of 
their office, to visit the sick and the afflicted, to instruct 
the ignorant, to admonish such as are out of the way, to 
warn the unruly, to command and rebuke with authority 
in Christ’s name. To them, moreover, in conjunction 
with the Pastor, belongs the whole discipline of the 
Church, its power of the keys, as exercised both in the 
form of censure and in the form of restoration. 


Deacons are appointed to assist and support the Pastor 
in those ministrations which pertain to the more outward 
needs of the general household of faith. On them falls 
the honorable charge of caring for the poor and needy 
and of seeing that the charities of the Church are prop- 
erly dispensed. They are to aid in securing the funds 
necessary for the support of the Church in its various 
activities. They are to labor among the people in making 
known to them the needs of the Church, fostering the 
principle of stewardship, and thereby cultivating the 
spirit of liberal and cheerful giving. In discharging 
these duties, however, they must not lose sight of the 
true spiritual character of their office, which, although it 
may be thus occupied with outward and temporal things, 
yet remains always a proper branch of the Christian 
Ministry, requiring virtues and merits of like sort with 
those which are needful for the office of the Ministry in 
its most exalted character. 


And now, brethren, having well considered the nature 
and design of these sacred offices to the use of which 
you have been called respectively by the voice of this 
congregation, do you accept the call as coming to you 


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from God, and are you willing to undertake the work and 
service it sets before you, in the name and for the glory 
of our Lord Jesus Christ? 


Ans. Yes. 


Do you receive the Holy Scriptures as being the true 
and proper Word of God, the ultimate rule and measure 
of the whole Christian faith? 


Ans. Yes. 


Do you promise to exercise your ministry, as Elders or 
Deacons, among this people, with faithful diligence, 
according to what you have now declared to be the rule 
and measure of your faith, showing all proper regard 
for the lawful authority of the Church, and taking heed 
to your own lives, that you may adorn the gospel of God 
our Saviour by a walk and conversation answerable to 
the place you occupy in Christ’s house? 


Ans. Yes. 


Here those who have not been previously ordained to the office in 
which they are now called to serve, shall be directed to kneel, whereupon 
the minister shall proceed to ordain them, laying his right hand upon 
each one in succession, and saying: 


Take thou authority to execute the office of —Hlder— 
Deacon—in the Church of God, which office I now 
solemnly commit unto thee, in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


The newly ordained persons shall now rise, after which the minister 
shall install all who are before him for this purpose, both those now 
ordained, and any who may have been ordained before, using the follow- 
ing form: 


In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the 
authority belonging to me in His Church, I now install 


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you in the charge and service to which you have been 
called by this congregation; and may the blessing of God 
Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, rest upon you, 
abide with you, and strengthen you in your ministry 
always with all might through the Spirit unto every good 
word and work. Amen. 


Then, the congregation standing, the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, who has been pleased of 
Thy great goodness to call these Thy servants to office 
and power in Thy Church; send down upon them, we 
beseech Thee, the Holy Spirit, by whose most blessed 
inspiration alone they can be made able to fulfil the 
ministry now committed unto them. Make them wise 
and faithful, humble, tender, modest, and yet bold, 
constant, patient, and persevering in their appointed 
work. In all thew walk and conversation may Thy 
precepts shine forth; may they hold the testimony of a 
good conscience, and prove themselves a good example 
unto all Thy flock, to the glory of Thy holy name; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Following the Prayer, the Doxology shall be sung, after which the 
minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 

The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, 
through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you 
perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you 
that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus 
Christ: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


THE VISITING OF THE SICK 


It is the duty of the minister to be faithful in visiting the sick of his 
congregation. 

If the sick person has not been baptized, he shall be immediately 
instructed as to his duty in this respect, and urged to enter into cov- 
enant with Christ. To this end the following passages of Scripture 
shall be explained to him: John 3:1-8; Math. 28:18-20; Math. 10:32-33. 
If the sick person gives evidence of faith, the minister shall baptize him, 
using the regular service for the Baptism of Adults, one or more Elders 
being present. 

If, for any reason, the minister cannot perform this duty, one of the 
elders shall attend to it for him, 


The minister shall begin the Service thus: 


Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the 
Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Then the minister shall read a portion of the following Selections 
of Scripture: 


WITH THE CHILDREN 


Come, ye children, hearken unto Me: I will teach you the fear 
of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many 
days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy 
lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek 
peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, 
and His ears are open unto their cry. Psalm 34:11-15. At the 
same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the 
greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child 
unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I 
say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little 
children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Who- 
soever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same 
is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive 
one such little child in My name receiveth Me. Math. 18:1-5. 
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say 
unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face 
of my Father who is in heaven. Matt. 18:10. And they brought 
young children to Him, that He should touch them: and His dis- 


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ciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, 
He was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little 
children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the 
kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not 
receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter 
therein. And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon 
them, and blessed them. Mark 10:18-16. Children, obey your 
parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and 
mother; which is the first commandment with promise: that it 
may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 
Eph. 6:1-3. 


REPENTANCE OF SIN 


Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him 
while He is near: let the wicked forsake his way, -and the 
unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, 
and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will 
abundantly pardon. Isa. 55:6, 7. He that covereth his sins shall 
not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have 
mercy. Prov. 28:13. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not 
consumed, because His compassions fail not. Lam. 3:22. If we 
say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is 
not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to 
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteouness. 
1 John 1:8, 9. Go and proclaim these words toward the north, 
and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I 
will not cause Mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, 
saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger forever. Only acknowl- 
edge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord: 
thy God. Jer. 3:12-13. Now after that John was put in prison, 
Jesus came into Galilee, reaching the gospel of the kingdom of 
God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God 
is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:14-15. 
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though 
your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though 
they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isa. 1:18. Who is 
a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the: 
transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not 
His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy. He will 


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turn again, He will have compassion upon us; He will subdue 
our iniquities; and Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths 
of the sea. Micah 7:18, 19. For God so loved the world that 
He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him 
should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Repent. 
ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, 
when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of 
the Lord; Acts 3:19. Neither is there salvation in any other: 
for there is none other name under heaven given among men, 
whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12: And the Spirit and the 
bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let 
him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the 
water of life freely. Rev. 22:17. Likewise, I say unto you, 
there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner 
that repenteth, Luke 15:10. 


FAITH 
L. 


Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed 
on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord 
forever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength. 
Isa. 26:3, 4. The Lord is good, a strong-hold in the day of 
trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him. Nahum 1:7. 
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the 
Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that 
spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat 
cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the 
year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Jer. 17:7, 
8. Godis love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, 
because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that 
we might love through Him. Herein is love, not that we loved 
God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitia- 
tion for our sins. 1 John 4:8-10. What shall we then say to these 
things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared 
not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He 
not with Him also freely give us all things? Rom. 8:31, 32. 
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine 
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shall direct thy paths. Prov. 3:5, 6. Behold, God is my salva- 
tion; I will trust and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH 
is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation. 
Sing unto the Lord; for He hath done excellent things: this is 
known in al] the earth. Isa. 12:2, 5. The Lord liveth; and 
blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. 
Psalm 18:46. Know ye that the Lord He is God: it is He that 
hath made us, and not we ourselves: we are His people, and the 
sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, 
and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless 
His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and 
His truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:8, 4, 5. 


2. 


Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried-our sorrows: yet 
we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But 
He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our 
iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and 
with His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone 
astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord 
hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isa. 53:4-6. But when 
the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made 
of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under 
the law, that they might receive the adoption of sons. And 
because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son 
into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no 
more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God 
through Christ. Gal. 4:4-7. This is.a faithful saying, and 
worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world 
to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Tim. 1:15. Neither is 
there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under 
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12. 
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who 
can be against us? He that spared not His own Son, but delivered 
Him up for us all, how shall He not with him also freely give us 
ell things? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? 
It is God that justifieth. Who is he-that condemneth? It is 
Christ that died, yet rather, that is risen again, who is even at 
the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Rom. 


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8:31-34. My little children, these things write I unto you, that 
ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the 
Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for 
our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole 
world. 1 John 2:1, 2. Seeing then that we have a great high 
priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let — 
us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest 
which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but 
was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us 
therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may © 
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 
4:14-16. 


9 
o. 


Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also 
in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not 
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And 
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive 
you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 
14:1-3. If ye love Me, keep My commandments. And I will 
pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that 
He may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth; whom 
the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither 
knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and 
shall be in you. John 14:15-17. These things have I spoken 
unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which 
is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He 
shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remem- 
brance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:25, 26. Not 
by works of righteousness which we have done, but according 
to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and 
renewing of the Holy Ghost; which He shed on us abundantly 
through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that being justified by His 
grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal 
life. Titus 3:5-7. And what agreement hath the temple of God 
with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath 
said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their 
God, and they shall be My people. 2 Cor. 6:16. For as many 
as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For 


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ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear: but ye 
have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, 
Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that 
we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of 
God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with 
Him, that we may be also glorified together. Rom. 8:14-17. 
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not 
what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh 
intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 
Rom. 8:26. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long- 
suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: 
against such there is no law. Gal. 5:22, 23. And the very God 
of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit 
and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our 
Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 5:25. 


OBEDIENCE IN AFFLICTION 


I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that 
Thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Psalm 119:75. Behold, 
happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not 
thou the chastening of the Almighty: for He maketh sore, and 
bindeth up: He woundeth, and His hands make whole. He shall 
deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall be no evil 
touch thee. Job. 5:17-19. Therefore being justified by faith, we 
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; by whom 
also we have access by faith unto this grace wherein we stand, 
and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. And not only so, 
but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation 
worketh patience ; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: 
and hope maketh not ashamed: because the love of God is shed 
abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 
Rom. 5:1-5. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of 
darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the 
knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But 
we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of 
the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Cor. 4:5-7. Iam the. 
true vine, and My Father is the husbandman. Every branch. in- 
Me that beareth not fruit He taketh away: and every branch 


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that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may oring forth more 
fruit. John 15:1, 2. Now no chastening for the present seemeth 
to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth 
the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them: which are exer- 
cised thereby. Heb. 12:11. And we know that all things work 
together for good to them that love God, to them who are called 
according to His purpose. Rom. 8:28. Blessed be the God and 
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abun- 
dant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the 
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance 
incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. 1 Peter 
1 38-4. 


FOR GENERAL USE. 
o 


The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to 
lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteous- 
ness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley 
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; 
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table 
before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my 
head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy 
shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the 
house of the Lord forever. Psalm 28. 


2. 


He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall 
abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 
He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. 
Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and 
from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His 
feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall 
be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror 
by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor for’the 
pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that 
wasteth at noonday. A thousand'shall fall at thy side, and ten 
thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 


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Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the 
wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, 
even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall 
thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He 
shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy 
ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash 
thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and 
the adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample 
under feet. Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will 
I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known My 
name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will be 
with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With 
long life will I satisfy him, and shew him My salvation. Psalm 91. 


3. 


Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless 
His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all 
His benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all 
thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who 
crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; who 
satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is 
renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord hath prepared His throne 
in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, 
ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, 
hearkening unto the voice of His word. Bless ye the Lord, all 
ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure. Bless 
the Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion: bless the 
Lord, O my soul. Psalm 103:1-5; 19-22. 


A, 


Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also 
in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not 
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And 
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive 
you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And 
_whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto 
Him, Lord, we know not whither Thou goest; and how can we 
know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and 
the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. If ye had 


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known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from 
henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him. John 14:1-7. 


D. 


There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in 
Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me 
free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not 
do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending His own 
Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in 
the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in 
us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they 
that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but 
they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to 
be ecarnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life 
and peace. Rom. 8:1-6. 


6. 


Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon 
us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world 
knoweth us not, because it knew Him not. Beloved, now are we 
the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: 
but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; 
for we shall see Him as He is. And every many that hath this 
hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure. No man hath 
seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in 
us, and His love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we 
dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His 
Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent 
the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever believeth 
that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth 
Him that begat loveth Him also that is begotten of Him. By this 
we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and 
keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we 
keep His commandments: and His commandments are not griev- 
ous. For whatsoever’ is born of God overcometh the: world: 
and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our 
faith. 1 John 3:1-3; 4:12-14; 5:1-4, 


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7. 


And He showed me a pure river of water, clear as crystal, 
proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the 
midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there 
the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded 
her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the 
healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but 
the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His 
servants shall serve Him: and they shall see His face; and His 
name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night 
there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the 
Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and 
ever. Rev. 22:1-5. 


SUBMISSION IN AFFLICTION 


In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19. For 
whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son 
whom He receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with 
you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth 
not? Heb. 12:6, 7. Cast not away therefore your confidence, 
which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need 
of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might 
- receive the promise. For yet a little while, and He that shall come 
will come, and will not tarry. Heb. 10:35-37. My brethren, count 
it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, 
that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience 
have her perfect work, that we may be perfect and entire 
wanting nothing. James 1:2-4. Take, my brethren, the prophets, 
who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example 
of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them 
happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and 
have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, 
and of tender mercy. James 5:10, 11. Our soul waiteth for the 
Lord: He is our Help and our Shield. For our heart shall rejoice 
in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Thy 
mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in Thee. 
Psalm 33:20-22. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but 
the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Psalm 34:19. The 


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Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth king for ever. 
Psalm 29:10. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery 
trial which is to try you, aS though some strange thing happened 
unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partners of Christ’s 
sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad 
also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12, 13. Humble yourselves 
therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you 
in due time: casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for 
you. 1 Peter 5:2, 7. | 


TRUST 


Li: 


Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the 
voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? 
Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. 
Isa. 50:10. Why are thou cast down, O my soul? and why art 
thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet 
praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. 
Psalm 42:11. Consider and hear me, O Lord my God! Lighten 
mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; Psalm 13:3. Heal me, 
O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for 
Thou art my praise. Be not a terror unto me: Thou art my hope 
in the day of evil. Jer. 17:14, 17. Come unto Me, all ye that 
labor and are heaven laden, and I will give you rest. Take My 
yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for 1 am meek and lowly in 
heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is 
easy, and My burden is light. Math. 11:29, 30. All that the 
Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me 
I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37. But now thus saith the 
Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O 
Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by 
thy name; thou art Mine. When thou passest through the waters, 
I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not over- 
flow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be 
burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the 
Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour. I, even I, 
am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake, 
and will not remember thy sins. Isa. 43:1-8, 25. For the 


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mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kind- 
ness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of 
My peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on Thee. 
Isa. 54:10. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, 
which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the moun- 
tains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about 
His people from henceforth even for ever. Psalm 125:1, 2. 


2. 


Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate 
and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring 
Thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my 
pain; and forgive all my sins. Psalm 25:16-18. Have mercy upon 
me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are 
vexed. Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: Oh save me for Thy 
mercies’ sake. Psalm 6:2,4. Shew Thy marvelous loving-kind- 
ness, O Thou that savest by Thy right hand them which put their 
trust in Thee from those that rise up against them. Keep me as 
the apple of the eye; hide me under the shadow of Thy wings. 
Psalm 17:7, 8. The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath 
are the everlasting arms: Deut. 33:27. O My Father, if it be 
possible let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless, not as I will, 
but as Thou wilt. O my Father, if this cup may not pass away 
from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done. Math. 26:39, 42. 
I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that Thou 
in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful 
kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy 
servant. Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: 
for Thy law is my delight. Psalm 119:75-77. Shew me Thy 
ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth, and 
teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I 
wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and 
Thy loving-kindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remem- 
ber not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according 
to Thy mercy remember Thou me for Thy goodness’ sake, O 
Lord. Psalm 25:4-7. Beloved, think it not strange concerning 
the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing 
happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of 
Christ’s sufferings: that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye 


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may be glad also with exceeding joy. Wherefore, let them that 
suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their 
souls to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 
Ava FL Sako. 


3. 


I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my 
salvation: my God will hear me. Micah 7:7. Hear my prayer, 
O Lord, and let my cry come unto Thee. Hide not Thy face from 
me in the day when I am in trouble; incline Thine ear unto me: 
in the day when I call answer me speedily. For my days are 
- consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as a hearth. My 
heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat 
my bread. By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones 
cleave to my skin. Psalm 102:1-5. I stretch forth my hands 
unto Thee: my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a thirsty land. 
Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faileth: hide not Thy face 
from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 
Psalm 1438:6, 7. I am weary with my groaning; all the night 
make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Psalm 
6:6. Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, 
O Lord. Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee: 
end let such as love Thy salvation say continually, Let God be 
magnified. But I am poor and needy; make haste to help me, 
O God: Thou art my help and deliverer; O Lord, make no tarry- 
ing. Psalm 70:1, 4, 5. I sink in deep mire, where there is no 
standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow 
me. I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail 
while I wait for my God. Hear me, O Lord: for Thy loving- 
kindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of 
Thy tender mercies. And hide not Thy face from Thy servant; 
for I am in trouble: hear me speedily. Draw nigh unto my soul 
and redeem it; deliver me because of mine enemies. Psalm 
69:2, 3, 16-18. Remember me, O Lord, with the favor that Thou 
bearest unto Thy people: O visit me with Thy salvation; that I 
may see the good of Thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness 
of Thy nation, that I may glory with Thine inheritance. Psalm 
106:4, 5. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, 
worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 


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while we look not at the thing's which are seen, but at the things 
which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; 
but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Cor. 4:17, 18. 


THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE 


Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: 
He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22. 
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on 
Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord for- 
ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength. Isa. 
26:3, 4. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I 
fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be 
afraid? Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall 
strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:1, 14. 
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace 
and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk 
unrightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth 
in Thee. Psalm 84:11, 12. For we have not a high priest which 
cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in 
all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us there- 
fore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain 
mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4: 15, 16. 
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall 
reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6:9. Blessed is the man that endureth 
temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of 
life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. James 
1:12. For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favour is 
life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the 
morning. Psalm 30:5. They that sow in tears shall reap in 
joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, 
shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves 
with him. Psalm 126:5, 6. For the mountains shall depart, and 
the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from 
thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed, saith 
the Lord that hath mercy on thee. Isa. 54:10. For we know that, 
- if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a 
building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the 
heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1. Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of 


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Thy waterspouts: all Thy waves and Thy billows are gone over 
me. Yet the Lord will command His loving kindness in the 
daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my 
prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 42:7, 8. Be thou faithful 
unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. 2:10. 


WITH THE DYING 


He asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it him, even length 
of days for ever and ever. Psalm 21:4. I have set the Lord 
always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be 
moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my 
flesh also shall rest in hope. For Thou wilt not leave my soul in 
hell; neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption. 
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of 
joy; at Thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 
16:8-11. Whom have I in heaven but Thee? And there is none 
upon earth that I desire besides Thee. My flesh and my heart 
faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion 
forever. Psalm 73:25, 26. Let not your heart be troubled; ye 
believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are 
many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to 
prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for 
you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where 
I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3. If in this life only 
we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But 
now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of 
them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came 
also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even 
so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Cor. 15:19-22. Behold, 
what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that 
we Should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth 
us not, because it knew Him not. Beloved, now are we the sons 
of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we 
know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we 
Shall see Him as He is. 1 John 3:1, 2. Into Thine hand I 
commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. 
O how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them 
that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in 


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Thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:5, 15, 19. This God 
is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto 
death. Psalm 48:14. I will both lay me down in peace, and 
sleep: for Thou Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 
4:8. 


After the reading the minister shall offer Prayer, using, if he will, 
some of the following forms: 


Let us pray: 


Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, in 
whom we live and move and have our being; we desire to 
acknowledge Thee in all the events that befall us. Thy right it 
is to do with us as Thou wilt, and never will Thy fatherly good- 
ness suffer us to be troubled without cause: yet, remembering 
whereof we are made, and that we are but dust, chasten us not 
in Thy heavy displeasure, but as the children of Thy love. As 
we come to Thee pleading Thy promises, we pray that Thou wilt 
not leave us without the comforts of Thy grace and saving 
health, since we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 


A PRAYER FOR A SICK CHILD 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who lovest all little 
children; look down from heaven, we humbly beseech Thee, with 
the eyes of mercy upon this child, now lying upon a bed of sick- 
ness. Visit him, O Lord, with Thy salvation, deliver him from 
his bodily pain, and save his soul for Thy mercies’ sake; that if it 
shall be Thy pleasure to prolong his days here on earth, he may 
live to Thee, and be an instrument of Thy glory, by serving Thee 
faithfully, and doing good in his generation. But if it should be 
Thy will to call him hence, we know, O merciful God, that he is 
safe in Thy gracious keeping, and we pray that his soul may be 
forever Thine, in the blessedness of Thy heavenly kingdom; 
through infinite riches of grace in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


O God, merciful and gracious, who hast taught us in Thy holy 
Word to cast all our care upon Thee; relieve, we pray Thee, the 
anxiety of these Thy servants, the parents of this child: and, that 
they may trust themselves and their dear child wholly unto Thee, 


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teach them ever more and more to know the greatness of Thy 
love and sympathy and compassion, which Thou hast revealed 
to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. 


And now, we beseech Thee, O Lord, bless Thy servants who are 
called to minister to this little sufferer. Give them grace to ful- 
fil their task with patient endurance and with loving tenderness. — 
Comfort them in their weariness with the comfort of Thy Holy 
Spirit, and may this season of trial, anxiety, and labor, in which 
they are sharing, help them forward in the way that leadeth unto 
life; for the love of Thine only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 


PRAYER FOR PARDON 


O most merciful God, who, according to the multitude of Thy 
mercies, dost so put away the sins of those who truly repent, 
that Thou rememberest them no more; open Thine eyes of mercy, 
we beseech Thee, upon this Thy servant, who most earnestly de- 
sires pardon and forgiveness. Renew in him, most loving Father, 
whatsoever has been impaired by the power of sin; preserve and 
continue him in the fellowship of the Church; consider his con- 
trition, accept his tears, and assuage his pain, as shall seem to 
Thee most expedient for him. And inasmuch as he is putting 
his trust wholly in Thy mercy, impute not unto him his former 
sins, but strengthen him with Thy blessed Spirit, that he may 
live henceforth in the light of Thy holy Word. Hear us, we be- 
seech Thee, O Lord, in these our prayers, as we call upon Thee in 
behalf of this Thy servant; and bestow upon him the help of Thy 
merciful consolation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


A GENERAL PRAYER FOR THE SICK 


O God, in whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the 
breath of all mankind; regard with tender compassion this Thy 
servant visited with bodily affliction and disease. Be graciously 
near to him in the hour of his need. Grant unto him, we beseech 
Thee, true repentance of all his sins, a firm and steady trust in 
the merits of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, and grace to be in perfect 
charity with all men. Enable him to cast all his cares on Thee, 
and to yield himself with childlike submission to Thy righteous 
and holy will. 


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Bless, we intreat Thee, the means being used for his recovery ; 
rebuke the violence of disease; and raise him up from his bed of 
pain, that being delivered by Thy compassion, he may walk be- 
fore Thee in newness of life, to the glory of Thy holy name. 


(But if, O most wise and merciful Father, this sickness should 
be unto death, grant him, we humbly implore Thee, a comfortable 
release from all his sufferings. Let the arms of Thine everlasting 
love be around him, and, when flesh and heart shall fail, be Thou 
the strength of his heart and his portion forevermore.) 


Above all things, O God, bestow upon this Thy servant those 
spiritual blessings which are better than life. Let this present 
affliction detach and purify his heart and make it meet for Thy 
dwelling place. Give him patience that he may bear pain and 
weakness bravely; enable him to yield himself wholly to Thee 
and lie unreservedly in Thy hands; and fill hts soul with visions 
of Thy heavenly kingdom; that so in the midst of the changes 
and chances of this mortal life his heart may surely there be fixed 
where alone are to be found true joys and everlasting peace. 


Grant this, we beseech Thee, O merciful Father, with the for- 
giveness of all our sins; for Christ our Redeemer’s sake. Amen. 


PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR RECOVERY 


O God, the Giver of all spiritual grace, from whom cometh 
down every good and perfect gift; we give Thee hearty thanks 
for the great goodness Thou hast shown unto us in granting unto 
this Thy servant a measure of his former health. Blessed be 
Thy Name that Thou didst not forsake him in his sickness; but 
didst visit him with comforts from above; didst support him in 
patience and submission to Thy will; and at last didst send him 
seasonable relief. Perfect, we beseech Thee, this Thy mercy 
towards him; and prosper the means which are being used for his 
recovery: that, being restored to health of body, vigor of mind, 
and cheerfulness of spirit, he may be able to go to Thine house, 
to offer there a sacrifice of thanksgiving with great gladness, 
and to bless Thy holy name for all Thy goodness towards him. 
May he live to love, honor, and obey Thee in all things, and so 
faithfully to accomplish Thy holy will in this world, that in the 


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world to come he may have life everlasting. Accept, we beseech 
Thee, merciful Lord, the devout praises of Thy humble servant, 
and grant him an abiding sense of Thy loving-kindness; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


A PRAYER FOR A PERSON AT THE POINT OF DEATH 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, whose tender mercies are over 
all Thy works; we come to Thee in behalf of this Thy servant, 
humbly beseeching Thee to have mercy upon him in this his time 
of need. We know, O Lord, that nothing is impossible with Thee, 
and that, if Thou wilt, Thou canst even yet raise him up, and 
grant him a longer continuation amongst us. But if the time of 
his dissolution is drawing near, so fit and prepare him, we be- 
seech Thee, for the hour of death, that after his departure hence 
in peace, he may be received into Thine everlasting kingdom; 
through infinite riches of grace in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


O blessed Lord, the Father of mercies, and the God of all com- 
fort; deal graciously, we beseech Thee, with this Thy suffering 
servant. Look upon him with the eyes of mercy; comfort him 
with a sense of Thy goodness; preserve him from the tempta- 
tions of the enemy; give him patience under his affliction; and 
save him for Thy mercies’ sake. O merciful God, who has caused 
Thy holy Word to be written for our learning, that we, through 
patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope; give 
unto Thy servant, we humbly pray Thee, a right understanding 
of Thy precious promises, that he may not cast away his confi- 
dence in Thee, but in all things cheerfully submit to Thy blessed 
will. Reveal Thy Son Jesus Christ in his heart as the Risen One 
who has conquered death, not for Himself alone, but for all the 
children of men. Take away from him, we beseech Thee O Lord, 
every fear of evil, grant him victory over every besetting doubt, 
and lift up the light of Thy countenance upon him, and give him 
peace: in Jesus Christ, our Lord. 


O God, with whom do live the spirits of just men made perfect, 
we humbly commend this Thy servant, our departing brother; 
into Thy hands, as into the hands of a faithful Creator and most 
merciful Saviour; beseeching Thee that his soul may be precious 
in Thy sight. Wash him, we pray Thee, in the blood of that im- 


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maculate Lamb that was slain to take away the sins of the world, 
that whatsoever defilements he may have contracted in this 
mortal life, being purged and done away, he may be presented 
pure and without spot before Thee. Vouchsafe to him a quiet 
passage; guide him through the valley of the shadow of death; 
and receive him into the arms of Thy mercy, into the blessed rest 
of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of Thy chosen 
saints in heaven; for the sake of Him who died to save us from 
eternal death, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as 
we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but 
deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, 
and the glory, for ever. Amen. 


The minister shall close the Service thus: 
The Lord bless thee and keep thee: the Lord make His face 


to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up 
His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen. 


COMMUNION OF THE SICK 


If any member of the Church, through sickness or infirmity, is not 
able to come to the house of God, and yet desires to receive the Com- 
munion, it may be administered to him privately. 

The Sacrament may also be administered to sick persons who have 
not been communicants, provided they have proper views of its nature, 
right dispositions of heart, and are first baptized and confirmed, 


In addition to the minister, one other person at least should com- 
mune with the sick, and one or more Elders ought to be present. 


The minister shall begin the Service with this Sentence of Scripture, 


Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, 
and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 


Then the minister shall say: 


Dearly Beloved in the Lord: Forasmuch as in the 
providence of God, you are deprived of the privilege of 
receiving the Holy Communion in the Church, and your 
heart nevertheless longs for the enjoyment of this 
blessing and grace, be encouraged and comforted by the 
words of the Lord Jesus: Where two or three are 
gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst 
of them. 


That you may not partake unworthily of this holy 
Sacrament, consider well, and lay rightly to heart, the 
exhortation and warning of the Apostle Paul: Let a man 
examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bread and 
drink of that Cup; for he that eateth and drinketh 
unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not 
discerning the Lord’s body. 


Hear also how St. John encourages those who are truly 
penitent, saying: If we confess our sins, He is faithful 
and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from 

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all unrighteousness. And again it is written: If thou 
shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt 
believe in thy heart that God hath raised Him from the 
dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man 
believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth con- 
fession is made unto salvation. 


Then the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


Most merciful God, our heavenly Father, who art the 
Help of all those who call upon Thee; look graciously, we 
beseech Thee, upon Thy servants who are about to seek 
Thy grace in this most sacred ordinance. Impart to us, 
we humbly pray Thee, a true and living faith, by which 
we may lay hold of the merits of Thy dear Son; and by 
Thy Holy Spirit more fully work in us an assured con- 
fidence that all our sins are forgiven, for the sake of His 
bitter sufferings and death upon the cross; so that, being 
crucified together with Christ, we may no longer live unto 
ourselves, but unto Him who for our sakes died and rose 
again. Bestow upon us, also, we beseech Thee, all needful 
grace, that we may wholly renounce the world, the flesh, 
and the devil, and steadfastly devote ourselves as living 
sacrifices of thankfulness to Him, so that we may 
patiently endure whatever trials may come upon us in 
this vale of tears, until we be received finally into the 
eternal blessedness of Thy heavenly kingdom; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Then, if the elements have already been consecrated in the Church, 
the minister shall say: 

The Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was 
betrayed, took bread; and when He had given thanks, 
He brake it, and said, Take, eat, this is My Body which 
is broken for you; this do in remembrance of Me. 


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After the same manner also, He took the cup, when 
He had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in 
My Blood; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remem- 
brance of Me. 


If the elements have not been consecrated in the Church, the min- 
ister shall proceed to consecrate them, using this form: 


The Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was 
betrayed [here he shall take some of the bread into his 
hands] took bread; and when He had given thanks, He 
brake it [here he shall break the bread] and said, Take, 
eat; this is My Body, which is broken for you; this do in 
remembrance of Me. 


After the same manner also [here he shall take the cup 
into his hands| He took the cup, when He had supped, 
saying, This cup is the New Testament in My Blood; this 
do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. 


Let us pray: 


We do not come to this table, O merciful Lord, trusting 
in our own righteousness, but in Thy manifold and great 
mercies: and we most humbly beseech Thee, O merciful 
Father, to vouchsafe unto us Thy gracious presence, and 
so to sanctify with Thy Word and Spirit these gifts now 
set before us, that in eating this bread and drinking this 
cup, we may become partakers of the body and blood of 
Thy dear Son, with all His benefits, to our spiritual 
nourishment and growth in grace; through the same 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

Here the Communion shall take place. The minister shall first 
commune himself, then give to those who commune with the sick, and 


then to the sick person. Then, when all have communed, the minister 
shall say: 


Let us pray: 


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Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, in whom we 
live and move and have our being; we give Thee hearty 
thanks for all the blessings we have this day received at 
the table of Thy dear Son. Having received Jesus Christ 
afresh as our Lord and Saviour, may we be empowered 
to walk in Him; may we be rooted and built up in Him; 
and may we be established in the faith, as we have been 
taught, abounding therein with all thanksgiving. And 
grant that, when Thy purposes are accomplished in us 
here, an entrance may be ministered unto us abundantly 
into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour 
Jesus Christ. 


(Have compassion, we beseech Thee, O Lord, upon this 
Thy servant, that he may know that Thou art his refuge 
and strength, a very present help in trouble. Look upon 
him with the eyes of Thy mercy; comfort him with a 
sense of Thy goodness; defend him in all danger; give 
him patience under his affliction; and, in Thine own good 
time, restore him to health; or else give him the grace of 
submission to Thy blessed will. Grant this, we beseech 
Thee, O merciful God, for Christ our Redeemer’s sake. ) 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is 
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And 
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For 
Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 


The minister shall close the Service with this Benediction: 


The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make His 
face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the 
Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace. Amen. 


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On entering the church the minister shall go before the body and 
say: 

I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he — 
that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he 
live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me, shall 
never die. 


None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to him- 
self. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and 
whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live 
therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end 
Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that He might be 
Lord both of the dead and living. 


And now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the 
first-fruits of them that slept. O death, where is thy 
sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God, 
which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 


Then the minister, having taken his place, shall read a portion of 
the following Selections of Holy Scripture: 


Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. 


Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst 
formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to 
everlasting, Thou art God. 


Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye 
children of men. 


For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when 
it is past, and as a watch in the night. 


Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: 
in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. 


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In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening 
it is cut down, and withereth. 


For we are consumed by Thine anger, and by Thy wrath are 
we troubled. 


Thou hast set our iniquities before Thee, our secret sins in the 
light of Thy countenance. 


For all our days are passed away in Thy wrath: we spend our 
years as a tale that is told. 


The days of our years are three score years and ten; and if by 
reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength 
labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. 


Who knoweth the power of Thine anger? even according to 
Thy fear, so is Thy wrath. 


So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts 
unto wisdom. Psalm 90:1-12. 


The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to 
lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteous- 
ness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley 
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; 
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table 
before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my 
head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy 
shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the 
house of the Lord forever. Psalm 28. 


I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my 
help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and 
earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepet!: 
thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neithe ° 
slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord 7s thy shade 
upon the right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor 
the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: 
he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going 
out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for ever- 
more. Psalm 121. 


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And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch 
them: and His disciples rebuked those that brought them. But 
when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased, and said unto them, 
Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: 
for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Who- 
soever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he - 
shall not enter therein. And He took them up in His arms, put 
His hands upon them, and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16. 


At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank Thee, O Father, 
Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things 
from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things 
are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the 
Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save 
the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come 
unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give 
you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I 
am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your 


souls. For my yoke ts easy, and my burden is light. Matt. 
11425-3830; 


Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also 
in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were 
not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and 
receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 
If ye love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the 
Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may 
abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth, whom the world 
cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: 
but ye know Him: for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 
These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father 
will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all 
things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 
John 14:1-3; 15-17; 25-26. 


Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live 
after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but 


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if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye 
shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they 
are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of 
bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adop- 
tion, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth 
witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And 
if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; 
if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified 
together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time 
are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be 
revealed in us. Rom. 8:12-18. 


Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits 
of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came 
also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even 
so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own 
order: Christ the first-fruits; afterward they that are Christ’s 
at His coming. Then cometh the end, when He shall have 
delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall 
have put down all rule, and all authority and power. For He 
must reign till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The 
last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For He hath put all 
things under His feet. But when He saith, All things are put 
under. Him, it is manifest that He is excepted, which did put all 
things under Him. And when all things shall be subdued unto 
Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him that 
put all things under Him, that God may be all in all. 


But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with 
what body do they come? Thou fool, that which thou sowest is 
not quickened, except it die: and that which thou sowest, thou 
sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance 
of wheat, or of some other grain: but God giveth it a body as it 
hath pleased Him, and to every seed his own body. All flesh is 
not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another 
flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There 
are also celestial bodies and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of 
the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 
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another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another 
star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is 
sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption: it is sown in 
dishonour, it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness, it is raised 
in power: it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. 
There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it 
is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the 
last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit that was 
not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and 
afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, 
earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the 
earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, 
such are they also that are heavenly. And as we have borne the 
image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 


Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit 
the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we 
shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at 
the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall 
be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this 
corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put 
on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on 
incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then 
shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is 
swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, 
where is thy victory? the sting of death is sin; and the strength 
of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the 
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved 
brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the 
work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not 
in vain in the Lord. Cor. 15:20-28; 35-49; 50-58. 


After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man 
could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and 
tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed 
with white robes, and palms in their hands; and cried with a loud 
voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the 
throne, and unto the Lamb. And all the angels stood round 
about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and 


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fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, 
Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and 
honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and 
ever. Amen. And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, 
What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence 
came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he 
said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, 
and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood 
of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and 
serve Him day and night in His temple: and He that sitteth on 
the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, 
neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor 
any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall 
feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: 
and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Rev. 7:9-17. 


Here a Hymn shall be sung, then an Address may be delivered, after 
which Prayer shall be offered. 


Let us pray: 


Almighty and everlasting God, our heavenly Father, 
who art the Author and Disposer of our lives, from whom 
our spirits have come, and to whom they shall return; we 
acknowledge Thy sovereign power and right both to give 
and to take away, as seemeth good in Thy sight; and we 
most humbly beseech Thee, that unto all Thy righteous 
dealings we may yield ourselves with due resignation 
and patience, being assured that though we understand 
not the mystery of Thy ways, yet always in faithfulness, 
O Lord, dost Thou afflict us, and for Thy mercy’s sake, 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


O eternal God, with whom do live the spirits of those 
who depart hence in the Lord, and with whom the souls 
of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burden 
of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; we give Thee hearty 
thanks for the good examples of all those Thy servants, 
who, having finished their course in faith, do now rest 


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from their labors; and we beseech Thee, that we, with all 
those who are departed in the true faith of Thy holy 
name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, 
both in body and soul, in Thy eternal and everlasting 
glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


O Thou ever-blessed Mediator, who wast dead, but 
livest forever, of whom the whole family in heaven and 
earth is named, and who hast knit all Thy saints in one 
communion unto life eternal, in that mystical body of 
which Thou art the glorious and ever living Head; grant 
us grace so to follow Thy blessed saints, who have gone 
before us, in the faith and fellowship of Thy holy Church, 
that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which Thou 
hast prepared for all that love Thee, from the foundation 
of the world. Amen. 


O Holy and ever-blessed Spirit, who art one with the 
Father and the Son, and who dwellest in all Thy saints, 
to comfort and quicken them; comfort us, we beseech 
Thee, in the prospect of death, with the hope of the 
resurrection of the just, and abide in us, that these mortal 
bodies may be quickened, and fashioned like unto our 
Saviour’s glorious body, according to the working 
whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Him- 
self. Amen. 


Almighty and most merciful God, the Consolation of 
the sorrowful, and the Support of the weary, who dost 
not willingly grieve or afflict the children of men; look 
down in tender love and pity, we beseech Thee, upon Thy 
servants, the bereaved household, whose joy is turned into 
mourning: and according to the multitude of Thy mercies 
be pleased to uphold, strengthen, and comfort them, that 
they may not faint under Thy fatherly chastening, but 


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find in Thee their strength and refuge; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is 
in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive 
us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not 
into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine 
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. 
Amen. 


At the grave, when the coffin has been put in its place, the minister 
shall say: 


Blessed be. the God and Father of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, who according to His abundant mercy hath 
begotten us again unto a living hope by the resurrection 
of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance 
incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. 


I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concern- 
ing them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as 
others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus 
died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in 
Jesus will God bring with Him. 


The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed 

be the name of the Lord. 
Let us pray: 

Almighty God, who by the death of Thy Son, Jesus 
Christ, hast destroyed death; by His rest in the tomb hast 
sanctified the graves of the saints; and by His glorious 
resurrection hast brought life and immortality to light, 
so that all who die in Him abide in hope as to their bodies, 
and in joy as to their souls; receive, we beseech Thee, our 
unfeigned thanks for that victory over death and the 
grave which He has obtained for us and for all who sleep 


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in Him; and keep us who are still in the body, in ever- 
lasting fellowship with all that wait for Thee on earth, 
and with all that are around Thee in heaven, in union 
with Him who is the Resurrection and the Life; who 
liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever 
one God, world without end. Amen. 


Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, in His 
wise providence, to take out of this world the soul of our 
deceased brother, we therefore commit his body to the 
ground: earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in the 
hope of the resurrection unto life eternal; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. 


I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, 
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence- 
forth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their 
labors; and their works do follow them. 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect 
in every good work to do His will, working in you that 
which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, 
to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


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At the grave, when the coffin has been put in its place, the minister 
Shall say: 


Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of 
trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down; 
he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. All flesh 
is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the 
field; the grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the 
Word of the Lord endureth forever. 


Jesus saith, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, 
and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 
Verily I say: unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the 
kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 


Weep not, saith the Lord, the child is not dead, but 
sleepeth. If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, 
even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring 
with Him. 


Let us pray : 


Almighty God, who by the death of Thy Son, Jesus 
Christ, hast destroyed death; by His rest in the tomb hast 
sanctified the graves of the saints; and by His glorious 
resurrection hast brought life and immortality to light, 
so that all who die in Him abide in hope as to their bodies 
and in joy as to their souls; receive, we beseech Thee, our 
unfeigned thanks for that victory over death and the 
grave which He has obtained for us and for all who sleep 
in Him; and keep us who are still in the body in ever- 
lasting fellowship with all that wait for Thee on earth 
and with all that are around Thee in heaven, in union 
with Him who is the Resurrection and the Life; who 

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liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever 
one God, world without end. Amen. 


With resignation to the holy will of God and in humble 
reliance on His grace for strength to bear our sorrow, we 
commit this beloved form to its last resting place; earth - 
to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in the hope of the 
resurrection unto life eternal; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. 


And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord: in that day 
when I make up My jewels. 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect 
in every good work, to do His will, working in you. that 
which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, 
to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


A BURIAL SERVICE 


At the grave, when the coffin has been put in its place, the minister 
shall say: 


The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I 
fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall 
I be afraid? 


For the Lord will not cast off for ever; but though He 
cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the 
multitude of His mercies. For He doth not willingly 
afflict nor grieve the children of men. 


Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall 
strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. 


Let us pray: 


Almighty God, who by the death of Thy Son, Jesus 
Christ, has destroyed death; by His rest in the tomb hast 
sanctified the graves of the saints; and by His glorious 
resurrection hast brought life and immortality to light, 
so that all who die in Him abide in hope as to their bodies 
and in joy as to their souls; receive we beseech Thee, our 
unfeigned thanks for that victory over death and the 
grave which He has obtained for us and for all who sleep 
in Him; and keep us who are still in the body in ever- 
lasting fellowship with all that wait for Thee on earth > 
and with all that are around Thee in heaven, in union 
with Him who is the Resurrection and the Life; who 
liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever 
one God, world without end. Amen. 


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Forasmuch as the spirit of the departed has returned 
to God who gave it, we therefore commit his body to the 
ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, 
humbly beseeching the Maker of us all to grant us grace 
so to live that when our last hour shall come, we may be > 
found acceptable in His sight, through Jesus Christ, our 
Lord. Amen. 


All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me, saith 
the Lord: and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise 
east out. 


The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our 
Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the 
blood of our everlasting covenant, make you perfect in 
every good work to do His will, working in you that 
which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, 
to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 


LAYING OF A CORNER STONE 


The Service shall begin according to the order used on the Lord’s 
Day. 


Then the minister shall say: 


Dearly Beloved Brethren: In all ages of the world the people 
of God have had their places of worship, consecrated to the Most 
High. Jacob erected a pillar in Bethel, saying, This is God’s 
house. Moses built and consecrated a tabernacle in the wilder- 
ness. And Solomon built and consecrated a temple which the 
Lord filled with the glory of His presence before all the people. 
So you have purposed in your hearts to build here a house for the 
Lord: for the worship of. His holy name, for the preaching of 
the holy gospel, and for the administration of His holy sacra- 
ments. And as we are now assembled to lay the corner stone of 
this house, as a habitation for the Lord of heaven and earth, let 
us not doubt that He will favorably regard and approve our holy 
purpose. 

The Apostles’ Creed. 


Here the minister shall read the inscription on the corner stone; 
then he shall proceed to put into it several articles which it is to con~ 
tain, naming them one by one as he does so; and then, when the stone 
has been laid in its place, he shall put his hand upon it, and say: 


We here lay the corner stone of a house to be erected under 
the name of [here the name of the church shall be recited| and 
to be devoted to the worship and service of Almighty God, in the 
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. 

The Gloria Patri. 


Then the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: | 
We yield Thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, that it 
hath pleased Thee to put it into the hearts of Thy servants to 
begin the erection of a house in which Thy name is to be wor- 
shipped, the glad tidings of salvation proclaimed, and Thy holy 
sacraments administered. Prosper us, O Lord, in our under- 
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taking; keep and preserve by Thy providence unto its completion 
the work which is now begun in Thy fear; and may this corner 
stone, here laid in Thy name, be the foundation of a true spiritual 
home for Thy children. Consecrate the skill and animate the 
industry of the workmen; shield them from all accidents and 
dangers; and make them sensible of the sacredness of the task in 
which they are engaged. Grant to us all Thy heavenly grace, 
that our gifts and all our services may be sanctified, and that 
we may become, in soul and body, living temples of the Holy 
Ghost, and so be prepared for that eternal city which hath 
foundations, whose builder and maker is God. All which we 
ask in the name of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, 
world without end. Amen. 


The Service shall conclude according to the order used on the 
Lord’s Day. 


DEDICATION OF: A CHURCH 


The Service shall begin according to the order used on the Lord’s 
Day. 


Then the minister shall say: 


Dearly Beloved in the Lord: God, our heavenly Father, in all 
ages of the Church, has approved the acts of devout and holy 
men, who, moved either by His express command, or by the 
inspiration of His spirit, have erected sanctuaries for His wor- 
ship, and separated them from common use, that they might be 
sacred places, wholly consecrated to Himself. 


Animated by the pious example of those who have gone before 
us, sustained by the grace of God, and directed by His Spirit, 
we have built this house to the honor of His great name, and are 
now assembled before Him, that we may, by a solemn act of 
worship, devote it to its intended use. 

Blessed be the Lord our God, who has thus enabled us to fulfil 
the desires of our hearts, in the building of this house, where His 
praise may be made honorable from generation to generation. 


Here the Apostles’ Creed shall be recited, 


I believe in God the Father Almighty: Maker of heaven and 
earth. 


And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord: Who 
was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; 
He descended into hades; the third day He arose from the dead; 
He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God 
the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the 
quick and the dead. 


I believe in the Holy Ghost: the Holy Catholic Church; the 
Communion of Saints; the forgiveness of Sins; the Resurrection 
of the Body; and the Life Everlasting. Amen. 


Then the minister shall dedicate the church in the following manner: 


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This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate 
of heaven. 


This house, erected to the glory of God by the congregation 
here assembled, we now set it apart from all common and 
secular use, and, under the name of [herve the name of the church 
shall be recited| do hereby dedicate it to the worship and service 
of Almighty God, in the name of the Rather; and of the Son, and 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest; Thou, and the ark of Thy 
strength. 


Here the Seraphic Hymn shall be sung, 


Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are 
full, are full of the majesty of Thy glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, 
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the name 
of the Lord. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. 


Then the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


O God, the King of kings and Lord of lords, whom the heaven 
of heavens cannot contain, much less the walls of temples made 
with hands; yet who delightest in the assemblage of Thy people 
in the sanctuary, and hast promised to bless them there; let 
Thine ears be open to the petitions of Thy children, which we 
now present unto Thee, in this place. Accept, we beseech Thee, 
the offering of this house which we have builded as a habitation 
for Thee. May it be Thine and Thine alone, used only for Thy 
service, and so be in truth Thy sanctuary. Grant that all who 
shall enjoy the benefit of this work of faith and love, may show 
forth their thankfulness, by making a right use of it, to the glory 
of Thy holy name. 


Now, therefore, arise, O Lord, and come into this place of Thy 
rest, Thou and the ark of Thy strength. Make this house a 
house of prayer for all people. Here let Thy presence dwell and 
Thy glory be revealed. When Thy children assemble for wor- 
ship in this place, and make their petitions unto Thee, hear Thou 
from heaven, Thy dwelling, and when Thou hearest, forgive. 
When Thy holy Word is read and preached in this place, and the 


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holy sacraments are administered, send down upon the congrega- 
tion the dews of Thy heavenly grace. And when Thy people 
bring to Thee their thanksgivings for Thy gracious gifts, accept 
their offering, and bless them in it, that their joy may be full. 
May all the promises and vows made in this place redound to the 
honor and glory of Thy name; and when Thy people pledge them- 
selves to any service for Thee, anoint them with Thy Holy Spirit, 
that they may be able to accomplish the work which Thou givest 
them to do; yea, may everything that is done in this place be to 
the praise of the glory of Thy grace through Jesus Christ. 


O God, the Father of mercies and Fountain of all good, who 
hast chosen Zion for Thy habitation; accept the gratitude of our 
hearts for Thy great goodness to us this day. Grant, O Lord, 
that the Gospel here proclaimed, may be rich in blessing to many 
hearts, and may the fruit be unto holiness and the end everlast- 
ing life. Enrich, we beseech Thee, this congregation of Thy 
people with Thy favor, and abundantly bless the pastor, the 
elders, the deacons, and all those who take part with them in the 
work and service of this Church. Endow them with spiritual 
gifts and graces; and grant that they may abound yet more 
and more in knowledge and in all wisdom, that they may be 
sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. And unto 
Thee who art able to do abundantly above all that we ask or 
think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Thee be 
glory in the Church by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world 
without end. Amen. 


The Service shall conclude according to the order used on the Lord’s 
Day. 


DEDICATION OF AN ORGAN 


The Service shall begin according to the order used on the Lord’s 
Day. 


Then the minister Shall say: 


Dearly Beloved Brethren: In providing an organ for the 
worship of God in His sanctuary, you have acted in accordance 
with the best sentiment of the Church in all ages of the world; 
for music has always been the handmaid of religion. King 
David, the royal poet and psalmist of Israel, called upon his 
people, saying, Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctu- 
ary: praise Him in the firmament of His power: praise Him for 
His mighty acts: praise Him for His excellent greatness: praise 
Him with stringed instruments and organs: let everything that 
hath breath praise the Lord. When our Saviour was born in 
Bethlehem of Judea, the angelic choir chanted: Glory to God in 
the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men. And 
the holy apostle said, Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly 
in all wisdom: teaching and admonishing one another in psalms 
and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your 
hearts unto the Lord. In the worship of the Triune God music 
finds its noblest use. 


The Apostles’ Creed. 


Here the minister shall dedicate the organ in the following manner: 


Forasmuch as this organ has been provided for the use of this 
church, we do now solemnly dedicate it to the worship and 
service of Almighty God, in the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 


The Gloria in Excelsis 
Then the minister shall say: 
Let us pray: 


Accept, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this organ which we have 
now dedicated to Thee. May it be Thine, and Thine alone, used 


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only for Thy glory, and may it greatly aid in sounding forth the 
praises of Thy holy name. Bless us as we sing the songs of 
Zion; help us to sing in the spirit, making melody in our hearts 
unto Thee our God; and grant that whatsoever we do, in word or 
deed, we may do in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Make 
us instruments of righteousness to show forth Thy praise in all 
that we do or say. Help us to reverence Thy sanctuary. And 
grant, O Lord, that finally by Thy mercy, we may unite with 
the redeemed of every nation and kindred and people in ascrib- 
ing thanksgiving and honor and power to Him that sitteth on 
the throne, and to the Lamb for ever and ever. Hear us, O 
Lord, in mercy, and answer us in peace; since we ask in the name 
of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. 
Amen. 


The Service shall conclude according to the order used on the 
Lord’s Day. 


A TABLE OF SCRIPTURE LESSONS 


The following Scripture Lessons are selected according to the Re- 


vised Version: 


Gen. 


Gen ro. rol 


Gen. 7:6-24 


Gen. 


Psi 


Gen: 15:1-21 


Ps. 90 


Gen) 22 1-19 


Ps. 48 


. 26:12-25 


First Sunday in Advent 
Jer. 33:1-13 John 1:1-18 


Second Sunday in Advent 
Isa. 55:1-13 Luke 3:1-20 


Third Sunday in Advent 
Mal. 3:1-18 John 3:22-36 


Fourth Sunday in Advent 
Isa. 62:1-12 Luke 1:26-56 


Christmas 
Isa "40712b 1s biukes23 1-20 


Sunday after Christmas 
Isa..41:1-20 © Matt..2:1-23 


New Year’s Day 
Isa. 9:1-7 ‘Luke 2:21-40 


Sunday after New Year 
Isa. 11:1-16 Luke 2:41-52 


Epiphany 
Isa.) 6021222 oe Markos 1.16 


First Sunday After Epiphany 
Isa. 61:1-11 Luke 4:16-30 


Second Sunday After Epiphany 
Isa. 54:1-17 John 2:12-25 


Third Sunday After Epiphany 
Isa. 43:1-21 Luke 6:12-38 


Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 
Isa. 1:2-20 Matt. 8:1-17 


Fifth Sunday After Epiphany 


Rom. 1:1-17 
2 Lin sa akeceey 
Rom. 10:1-21 
1 John 1:1-10 

Phil. 2:1-11 
1 John 4:7-21 

Heb. 11:1-16 

Gal. 4:1-11 

Rom. 15:1-15 

Rom. 6:1-14 

Heb. 2:1-18 
1 Cor. 1:10-25 


2 Gor) Asters 


Isai 521-17. Matt..13 31-23 2. Peters) =tesen 


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Sixth Sunday After Epiphany 
Gen. 35:1-15 dee ee Ke 2o-50. LL peter: 271-10 


Third Sunday Before Lent 
Gen. 37:1-28 PZek eo coe aul. O.lecd, Rom. 8:1-17 


Second Sunday Before Lent 
Gen. 41:14-45 Isa. 30:8-26 Matt. 6:1-18 1 Peter 2:11-25 


First Sunday Before Lent 
Gen. 47:1-26 Hizek. 34:1-24 Matt. 7:1-29 1 Peter 4:12-19 


Ash Wednesday 


Ex. 1:1-14 JOG ze l-A20e Mat LUI-L5 Heb. 12:1-138 
First Sunday in Lent 
Ex, 2:1-22 Jer. 9:1-24 John 4:1-26 Eph. 6:10-20 
, Second Sunday in Lent 
Hxieocl co Hizek. 14:1-11 Mark 5:1-20 James 1:2-18 
Third Sunday in Lent 
Ex. 5:1-238 Hosea 14:1-9 Matt. 16:13-28 Eph. 5:1-14 
Fourth Sunday in Lent 
Ex. 12:1-20 Micah 7:1-20 John 6:22-40 1 John.5:13-21 
Fifth Sunday in Lent 
Ex. 13:3-22 Isas,.5321-12;, Maxk 10¢17-31 2:Gor.-5 211-21 
Palm Sunday 
Ex. 14:10-31 Zech. 13:1-9 Luke 19:29-48 Heb. 5:1-10 
HOLY WEEK 


Monday in Holy Week. Mark 11:12-25. Tuesday in Holy 
Week. John 12:20-50. Wednesday in Holy Week. Mark 13: 
1-37. Thursday in Holy Week. Matt. 26:20-75. Friday in Holy 
Week. John 19:1-37. 


Easter Sunday 


Ex. 15:1-18 isa. soba oe Mattizs si-20 >< 1 Cor, 15:1-20 
First Sunday After Easter 
Ex, 16:1-20 ere 114 ike Yeap. 2 Lim 2 e113 


Second Sunday After Easter 
Ex. 20:1-21 Isa. 26:1-19 John 21:1-24 Col. 1:3-23 


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Num. 13:17-33 
Num. 21:4-20 
Num. 27:12-23 
Deut. 34:1-12 
Ps, 24 

Ps. 46 

Ps. 33 

Josh. 3:1-17 
Judg. 4:1-24 
Judg. 7:1-23 
Judg. 11:4-33 
1 Sam. 3:1-21 
1 Sam. 10:1-24 
1 Sam, 15:4-23 


1 Sam. 20:1-23 
1 Sam, 24:1-22 


1 Sam. 31:1-13 


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Third Sunday After Easter 
Micah‘5:2-15° Matt. 10-16-33") 7 Colascieur 

Fourth Sunday After Easter 
Isa:;.32:1-20.° Lukeli:1-18 °1'Thes, 221-12 


Fifth Sunday After Easter 
Ezek, 37:15-28 John 14:1-24 1 Tim. 2:1-15 


Ascension Day 
Zech. 14:1-11 Luke 24:36-53 Eph. 1:15-23 


Sunday After Ascension Day 
Zeph. 3:8-20 Acts 1:15-26 1 Peter 4:1-11 


Pentecost 
Joel 2:21-32° Acts 2:14-42 1 Cor, i2:ia 
Trinity Sunday 
Isa. 6:1-138 Acts 3:1-26 1 John 5:1-12 
First Sunday After Trinity 
Jer. 1:1-19 Acts 8:26-40 Eph, 2:11-22 
Second Sunday After Trinity 
Jer. 5:1-19 Acts 9:1-30 Eph. 4:1-16 


Third Sunday After Trinity 
Jer. 17:T-18" Acts 1571-12 “1 Cora 


Fourth Sunday After Trinity 
ger, 31:1-14 Acts’ 16:1-18 Gal. 3:15-29 


Fifth Sunday After Trinity 
Jer. 33:14-26 Acts 17:16-34 Gal. 2:11-21 


Sixth Sunday After Trinity 
Jer, 54:8-22 John 3:1-21 Rom.\3 :Z21-31 
Seventh Sunday After Trinity 
Ezek. 3:4-21 Lukel15:11-32 I Tim. 6:1-16 
Kighth Sunday After Trinity 
Ezek. 8:5-18 Matt. 19:16-30 Phil. 3:1-16 
Ninth Sunday After Trinity 
Ezek, 18:1-16 Matt. 8:1-17° T Peter 1:3212 
Tenth Sunday After Trinity 
Ezek. 14:12-23 Luke 19:1-27 Heb. 11:17-40 


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Eleventh Sunday After Trinity 
2 Sam. 5:1-12 Ezek. 34:17-31 Mark 12:28-44 Rom. 8:18-30 


Twelfth Sunday After Trinity 
2 Sam, 6:1-19 » Ezek. 36:22-38 John 8:12-30 Rom. 2:1-16 


Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity 
Bohan 22k ooh zelkii37 71-140) Duke dl? 1512 W)Cors1321-138 


Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity 
Beeaniel ool o-WzeK Att 1-12 (Matt, > 321248 | Rom: 129-21 


Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity 
Baie (el -2o.twnosear Lis l-Li. Luke 1213-34 , James. 2 *14-26 


Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity 
2 Sam. 18:9-33 Joel 3:1-17 John 15:1-27 2 Cor. 9:6-15 


‘Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity 
2 Sam. 24:1-25 Amos 8:1-15 Mark’'10:32-45 Phil. 2:12-30 


Kighteenth Sunday After Trinity 


1 Ki. 2:1-12 Amos 5:1-15 John 9:13-41 2 Cor. 4:7-18 
Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity 

1 Ki. 6:1-13 Amos 9:1-15 Luke 7:36-50 2 Peter 1:1-11 
Twentieth Sunday After Trinity 

1 Ki. 8:1-21 Oba. 1:1-21° Mark 9:2-29 Heb. 10:19-39 


Twenty-first Sunday After Trinity 

1 Ki. 10:1-138 Micah 4:1-13... Luke, 14:15-35 Rom..5:12-21 
Twenty-second Sunday After Trinity 

1 Ki, 11:1-13 Micah 6:1-16 Luke 16:19-31 2 Tim. 2:1-13 
Twenty-third Sunday After Trinity 

2 Ki. 19:20-37 Zech. 2:1-138 John11:17-44 James 5:7-20 
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Trinity 

2 Ki, 23 :1-23 Zech. 8:1-17 John 5:1-29 1 John 3:1-12 
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Trinity 

2 Ki. 25:1-21 Isa. 49:1-18 Luke 19:11-27 Rev. 4:1-11 
Twenty-sixth Sunday After Trinity 

Ez. 1:1-11 Isa. 52:1-10 Luke 16:19-31 Rev. 7:9-17 


Twenty-seventh Sunday After Trinity 
Neh. 8:1-18 Isa. 65:8-24 John 17:1-26 Rev. 22:1-17 


SUGGESTED PRAYERS FOR 
SPECIAL OCCASIONS 


For a Church Meeting 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who by Thy Holy Spirit 
didst preside in the first council of Thy disciples at Jerusalem, 
and hast promised to be with Thy Church always, even unto the 
end of the world; vouchsafe, we pray Thee, unto Thy servants, 
here assembled, Thy gracious presence and benediction. Deliver 
us from all error, pride, and prejudice. Enlighten us with wis- 
dom from above. Fill our hearts with the spirit of unity and 
peace; and so guide us in all our actions, that the kingdom of 
Satan may be broken down, Thy people comforted and established 
in their most holy faith, and the pure gospel truly preached and 
truly followed; until at length all Thy dispersed sheep shall be 
gathered into one fold of the great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, our 
Lord: to whom be glory forever. Amen. 


For Sunday Schools 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, in whose image all the children 
of men are made; bless, we beseech Thee, the Sunday Schools of 
Thy Church, that the young may be rightly instructed in Thy 
Word, and find Him whom to know aright is life eternal. Open 
the holy Scriptures, both to those who teach and to those who 
learn, that the difficulties of the letter may not hide the light of 
the Spirit. Make all the pupils ready to be taught and willing to 
obey, that they may find joy and peace in the way of Thy com- 
mandments. Enrich the teachers with patient faithfulness and 
loving wisdom, and send more laborers into this part of Thy 
vineyard, that the young and tender plants may be nourished and 
trained to bring forth fruit unto everlasting life. So let Thy 
truth be manifest from generation to generation, and the whole 
family of mankind rejoice together in Thy mercy; through Him 
who is the Saviour of the world, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Young People’s Societies 
O God, who hast taught us in Thy Holy Word that we are to 
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remember Thee, our Creator, in the days of our youth; bless, we 
humbly pray Thee, the Young People’s Societies of Thy Church, 
that all their members being inspired by faith, hope, and love, 
may earnestly strive to promote the honor due to Thy dear Son, 
the spread of His Church, and the gathering of wanderers into 
the fold. Give them grace to fulfill in their lives what they pro- 
fess with their lips. Deliver them from the spirit of worldli- 
ness, and grant that, serving Thee with pure hearts fervently, 
they may show forth the praises of Him who hath called them 
out of darkness into His marvellous light. Help us all, we 
beseech Thee, O our God, to bear one another’s burdens, and 
to live not for ourselves, but for others,:as members of one family 
in Christ; make us holy by the indwelling of His Holy Spirit; and 
bring us all at last to the joy of Thy heavenly kingdom; through 
Him who died that we might live, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our 
Lord. Amen. 


For the Catechumens 


Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, who dost, for the 
sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord, accept the intercessions of Thy 
people; remember, we beseech Thee, the Catechumens of this 
congregation and throughout Thy whole Church. By Thy Holy 
Spirit enlighten and instruct them in the knowledge of Thee and 
divine things; open their hearts to the influences of Thy holy 
Word, that they may meditate on Thy law day and night; 
strengthen and confirm them in religion; unite them more closely 
with Thyself and Thy flock; cleanse them from all pollution of 
flesh and spirit, and let the indwelling of Thy grace be evermore 
their strength and safety. Prepare them for full communion 
with Thy Church; help them to love, honor, and obey Thee in 
all things; and grant them an abundant entrance into Thy 
heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Community Missions 


O God, who dost govern all things in heaven and on earth; 
mercifully hear our prayers, and grant to this community all 
things needful for its spiritual welfare. Bless, we beseech Thee, 
our homes, our churches, our schools, and our charities, that the 
Spirit of Christ may animate them, Visit in mercy all who are 


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living in sin; and as Thou hast called us to witness for Thee in 
whatsoever station Thou hast seen fit to place us, use each one of 
us in the saving of precious souls. Remove all hindrances to the 
advancement of Thy truth, help us to bring all within the fold 
of Thy holy Church, and grant that the course of this world may 
be so governed by Thy providence that Thy kingdom may come 
and the whole family of mankind rejoice together in Thy love; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Home Missions 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, whose tender mercies are over 
all Thy works; we call upon Thee in behalf of our beloved nation, 
which Thou hast established in liberty, equality, and righteous- 
ness, humbly beseeching Thee to hasten the day when all our 
actions shall be governed by the gospel of Thy dear Son. 

Let Thy blessing, we pray Thee, rest upon all missionary agen- 
cies throughout the land. Bless those to whom has been com- 
mitted their oversight; grant them wisdom and grace from on 
high; and give strength and courage and inspiration to all those 
who are faithfully serving as missionaries of the cross, helping 
them to interpret Christ to all the people and in all the relation- 
ships of life, that religion may give stability to our time, and our 
land abide in righteousness and peace. 

So help us, our heavenly Father, to bring this nation into Thy 
kingdom, and make us a blessing to all the nations of the earth; 
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Foreign Missions 


O God, whose dearly beloved Son, after His resurrection from 
the dead, did send His Apostles into all the world to preach the 
Gospel to every creature; hear, we beseech Thee, the prayers of 
Thy people, and look down in Thy compassion upon the multi- 
tudes that are as sheep, having no shepherd, and upon the fields 
now white unto the harvest. Bless those Thy servants, who, 
after the example of Thy first missionaries, have gone far hence 
to the Gentiles, and prosper Thou their work of faith and labor 
of love. Bless especially the Board of Foreign Missions of our 
own Church, its officers, and all our missionaries. Send forth 
more laborers into Thy harvest, to gather fruit unto life eternal. 


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And grant us grace and power to be fellow-workers with them by 
our prayers and offerings, that we may also rejoice with them in 
Thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Evangelistic Work 


Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, who hast so loved 
the world as to give Thine only begotten Son, that whosoever 
believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life; 
increase, we beseech Thee, the faith and zeal of Thy people, that 
they may more earnestly desire, and more diligently seek, the 
salvation of their fellowmen, through the message of Thy love in 
Christ Jesus, our Lord. Send forth a mighty call unto Thy 
servants to preach Thy Word; multiply the number of those who 
labor in the Gospel; and so bless the witness of all believers, 
that multitudes may be brought from the kingdom of evil into 
the kingdom of Thy dear Son. Make all of us to see that souls 
are perishing for the lack of the knowledge of Jesus Christ and 
Him crucified; and since Thou hast intrusted to us the knowledge 
of Thy truth and the gift of Thy bounty, help us to use them as 
good stewards, so that Thy Word may be proclaimed and Thy 
kingdom enlarged, to the glory of Thy name and the salvation 
of men; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For the Home 


O merciful God, the Father of all mankind, who settest the soli- 
tary in families; we commend to Thy care the homes in which 
Thy people dwell. Put far from them, we beseech Thee, every 
root of bitterness, the desire for vainglory, and the pride of life. 
Fill them with faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, 
godliness. Knit together in constant affection those whom Thou 
makest to dwell therein; turn the hearts of the parents to the 
children, and the hearts of the children to the parents, that being 
kindly affectioned one toward another with brotherly love, they 
may dwell together as heirs of the promises of God. Let the 
influence of our home life be for God, and love, and purity ; make 
every home a shelter from care and sin, and a place where Thy 
Spirit rules; and cause all Christian graces to flourish in them; 
for the sake of Him who hath sanctified all the relationships of 
life; our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


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For Our Schools 


O God, the Giver of all spiritual grace and the Author of ever- 
lasting life, whose dearly beloved Son came into the world to 
destroy the works of darkness, and make us the children of light; 
Uluminate our minds, we beseech Thee, with the full and abiding 
knowledge of Thy Word, that being enlightened with wisdom | 
from above, we may ever prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy 
goodness, and ready to do Thy will. 

Bestow Thy favor upon all efforts to train the young in intel- 
ligence, virtue, and piety. Bless all schools, and colleges and 
seminaries of sound learning and Christian education, and make 
them instruments of great good to the world. Endue the officers 
and teachers with a true sense of their stewardship, and enlarge 
the hearts of the people to a loyal support of those institutions of 
learning where the precepts of the Gospel are honored as the 
supreme wisdom. 

Enlighten the minds, and purify the hearts of the students; 
so that they may go forth a noble host, made ready and conse- 
crated for large and fruitful work. Bless everywhere those who 
are striving for a Christian education amid the hindrances of 
poverty and friendlessness, and raise up friends, and strengthen 
wise agencies, to prosper their endeavors. Pour out Thy Spirit 
from on high, and sanctify all minds and hearts for Thine accept- 
able service here and Thy blessed kingdom hereafter; all which 
we ask in the name of Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the 
Life, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For the Church 


O Lord, Who hast founded the Church for the fellowship of all 
‘believers, sanctify it, we beseech Thee, by Thy Word. Remove all 
needless divisions, and take away the spirit of rivalry and jeal- 
ousy. Rebuke all our uncharitable judgments of one another, 
and unite us all in Thy holy work. Bless all who love the Lord 
Jesus, by whatever name they are called, and guide them into 
closer fellowship with Thee. 

O Thou tender Shepherd of our souls, grant Thy Spirit, we 
beseech Thee, to those who rule in Thy Church. Give them a 
sense of their responsibility to Thee, that they may be faithful 


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stewards of Thy manifold grace. Give them an unwavering 
faith, bestow upon them the spirit of prayer, and in their lives 
may they commend the Lord Jesus Christ. Aid them with Thy 
counsel as they seek to teach the ignorant, and to minister to the 
sick and sorrowing. May they know the blessedness of those 
who are fellow-workers with God. 


O God, who didst send Thy blessed Son to preach peace to 
them that are far off and to them that are nigh; grant that all 
men everywhere may seek after Thee and find Thee. Bring the 
nations into Thy fold, and add the heathen to Thine inheritance. 
And hasten, O Lord, the fulfilment of Thy promise to pour out 
Thy Spirit upon all flesh; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our 
Lord. Amen. 


For Our Country 


O God, who hast taught us in Thy holy Word that the nations 
that will not serve Thee shall perish; we acknowledge our depend- 
ence upon Thee for life and all its blessings, and our obligations 
to serve and glorify Thee in our bodies and spirits which are 
Thine. 


We praise Thy holy Name for the manifold blessings of Thy 
providence and grace; for our birth and education under Chris- 
tian influences; for the civil and religious liberty we enjoy; for 
the ministrations of the Church; for the comfort of our homes; 
and for all the tender relationships of life: and while we enjoy 
these many tokens of Thy favor, we beseech Thee to pardon our 
many sins and failures, and grant that we may show our thank- 
fulness by a sincere obedience to Thy holy laws, and always be 
mindful of Thy presence as a holy safeguard against wrong. 


Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and 
pure living. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; 
from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend 
our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes 
brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues; and so guide, 
govern, and direct us in all our ways that there may be justice 
at home and peace among all the nations of the earth. In the 
time of prosperity, temper our self-confidence with thankful- 
ness, and in the time of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to 


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fail; since we ask in the name of Thy dear Son, our Saviour, 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For the Kingdom of God 


O Thou King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, 
our Saviour; hasten, we beseech Thee, the coming of Thy king- 
dom upon earth, and draw the whole world of mankind into will- 
ing obedience to Thy blessed reign. Overcome all the enemies of 
Christ, and bring low every power that is exalted against Him. 
Cast out all the evil things which cause wars and dissensions 
among us, and let Thy Spirit rule the hearts of men in righteous- 
ness and love. Restore the desolations of former days; rejoice 
the wilderness with beauty; and make glad the city with Thy 
law. Establish every work that is founded on truth and equity, 
and fulfil all the good hopes and desires of Thy people. Manifest 
Thy will, Almighty Father, in the brotherhood of man, and bring 
in the day of universal peace; for the sake of Him whose king- 
dom is our heart’s desire, and whose will for men is love; our 
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For Christian Education 


O God, whose inspiration giveth man understanding, we 
beseech Thee to bless all our schools of learning, that in them the 
rising generation may be trained in the fear and love of God, 
and fitted for His service. May all instructors be disciples of 
Thy wisdom, and obedient to Him who is the wise Teacher of us 
all. Make them to be seekers after truth, that their example 
may lead many to love what is noble, and to live for the honor of 
Thy Name. And hasten the time, we beseech Thee, O merciful 
God, when all shall know Thee, from the least to the greatest, and 
when the whole earth shall be filled with Thy glory; through 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Industrial Justice 


Almighty God, at wnose word man goeth forth unto his work, 
and to his labor until the evening; be merciful to all whose duties 
are difficult and burdensome, and comfort them in their toil. 
Shield from bodily accident and harm the workmen at their work, 


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Protect the efforts of sober and honest industry, and cause the 
workmen to be diligent and honest in their appointed tasks. 
Incline the hearts of employers and of those whom they employ 
to mutual forbearance, fairness, and good will. Give the spirit 
of wisdom and justice to all in places of authority. Care for all 
aged persons and all little children, the sick and afflicted, and 
those who travel by land or by sea. Remember all who by rea- 
son of weakness are overtasked, or because of poverty are for- 
gotten, and let not their sufferings lead them to doubt Thy tender 
care or Thy unceasing love. Give ear unto our prayer, O merci- 
ful and gracious Father, for the love of Thine only Son, our 
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For National Righteousness 


O Lord, who canst bring forth spiritual blessings out of all our 
conditions; teach us both how to abound and how to be in want. 
Take from us both the love of money and the fear of poverty. 
Save us alike from favoring the rich and despising the poor, and 
give us grace to use all our wealth and every talent we possess 
as Thy stewards, and as those who must render an account unto 
Thee. 

O God, who hast taught us that righteousness exalteth a nation, 
and that sin is a reproach to any people; grant that our political 
life may be pure. Calm the angry strife of men; repress the bit- 
terness of party spirit, and make us, amid all our differences, 
lovers of our country, and fellow-workers for its highest welfare. 

O Lord, who art our Judge, our Lawgiver, and our King; we 
beseech Thee to elevate and enrich our social life. Grant that 
we may honor only that which is honorable, and resist every 
debasing influence. God save the people from intemperance and 
vice, from vanity and worldliness, from moral blindness and 
indifference. When the enemy cometh in like a flood, be Thou, 
O Lord, our rock of defense. Be pleased to multiply the number 
of brave, earnest, self-sacrificing followers of Christ, and grant 
that men everywhere may encourage one another in pursuing 
that which is good; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Social Service 
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defend Thy Church, we beseech Thee, and write Thou the law of 
justice upon the hearts and consciences of Thy people. Arouse 
within us a brotherly concern for all who are poor, or oppressed, 
or afflicted, teaching us to account them our brethren, and to pity 
and care for them. Use us for the relief of those who suffer 
under the wrongs and enmities of their fellow-men. Make us 
sensible of our union with one another as Thy children, that we. 
may strive to order all our relations according to Thy will. And 
we beseech Thee to heal the divisions in the great household of 
Thy sons and daughters, and to temper their strivings with the 
spirit of equity, fairness, peace, and good will, and so fill the 
world with the light of Thy truth and the glory of Thy kingdom; 
for the sake of Him who laid down His life for us, Thy Son, our 
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For International Peace 


O God, who art the Hope of all the ends of the earth; we 
beseech Thee to remember the whole creation for good. Look 
with compassion upon the world that lieth in wickedness. Fulfil 
Thy purpose of iove towards all mankind, for whom Thou gavest 
Thine only-begotten Son. Let Thy way be known upon earth, 
Thy saving health among all nations. Give peace in our time, O 
Thou blessed Prince of Peace, and grant that the peoples may no 
longer use their strength to work desolation, but work together 
for the common good of all. Hasten the time, O merciful God, 
when all peoples shall acknowledge Thee as King, and seek in 
peace to honor and obey Thee; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 

For the Ministry 


Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose dearly Beloved Son 
didst call men to follow Him in the work of the ministry; assist 
us with Thy grace, we beseech Thee, in all our work for others, 
that it may be profitable to our own souls and tend to the greater 
glory of Thy name. Raise up ministers of the Gospel among us 
for the work of the Church in these days of rich opportunity for 
the kingdom. May the choicest of our young men be willing to 
give themselves to the ministry of Jesus. May we lead our own 
children to think seriously of the work of the ministry as their 


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life’s calling, and may we count it an honor to have them min- 
ister at Thine altar. Help us each one, O Lord, to fulfil our min- 
istry for Thee, whatever be our calling, and may we be ever 
ready to labor for the hastening of Thy kingdom ; through Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


For Those Engaged in Humane Service 


O God, who hast given unto Thy servants diversities of gifts 
by the same Spirit, and hast taught us by Thy holy apostle that 
all our doings without charity are nothing worth; be pleased to 
bless and prosper all who love and serve their fellow-men with 
a pure heart fervently: remembering the poor, healing the sick, 
comforting the sorrowful, teaching the ignorant, and lifting up 
the fallen. Let their prayers and alms come up for a memorial 
before Thee, and reward them plentifully with Thy favor ; for the 
love of Thine only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


For All Toilers 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, who givest to every man his 
work; hear us also, we humbly pray Thee, for all toilers in the 
various walks of life, that they may not be eye-servants as men- 
pleasers, but perform their duties as unto the Lord. Having 
gifts that differ, may they all labor with one mind for one end, 
and may each one, in the calling wherein he is called, therein 
abide with God. Grant that every man may know himself to be 
Thy servant, and do with his might whatsoever his hand findeth 
to do; for the sake of Him who came among us as one that 
serveth, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE FOR READ- 
ING DURING THE OFFERING 


And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the chil- 
dren of Israel, that they bring Me an offering: of every man that 
giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take My offering. 


Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing 
of the Lord Thy God which He hath given thee. 


There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that 
withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The 
liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be 
watered also himself. 


Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver 
him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep 
him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth. 


Honor the Lord with Thy substance, and with the first-fruits 
of all Thine increase: 


Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after 
many days. 


Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth 
and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and 
steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where 
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not 
break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will 
your heart be also. 


Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take 
up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever will save his life 
shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and 
the gospel’s, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a 
man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 


Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed 
down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give 
into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal 
it shall be measured to you again. 


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I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to 
support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, 
how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 


He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he 
which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man 
according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudg- 
ingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 


Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him 
in store, as God hath prospered him. 


Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high- 
minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who 
giveth us richly all things to enjoy: That they do good, that 
they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to com- 
municate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation 
against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 


Whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, 
and shutteth up his heart of compassion from him, how dwelleth 
the love of God in him? 


To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sac- 
rifices God is well pleased. 


PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY 


Family worship should be observed daily in every household, when the 
following prayers may be used in connection with the reading of a portion 
of Scripture. It is recommended that the Scriptures be read as indicated 
in A Table of Daily Scripture Reading (Page 114). 


Sunday Morning 


O Lord, merciful and gracious Father, we, Thy children 
adopted in Jesus Christ, gather around the mercy-seat, with 
humble and childlike trust in Thee. We are altogether unworthy, 
O Lord, to appear before Thee, for we have sinned and done evil 
in Thy sight. Have mercy upon us, O God, according to Thy 
loving-kindness; according to the multitude of Thy tender mer- 
cies, blot out our transgressions, and remember them against us 
no more. 

O Lord, our heavenly Father, whose goodness hast brought 
us to the beginning of this day, grant us grace, we beseech Thee, 
whereby we may serve Thee acceptably. As Thou hast given us 
to have part in the resurrection of our Lord, help us to seek those 
things which are above, where Christ is seated at Thine own 
right hand. Dispose us to love the habitation of Thy house, and 
the place where Thine honor dwelleth; and grant that we may 
improve not only the services of Thy house, but every other 
advantage of this sacred day to the purpose for which Thou hast 
ordained it. 

O Thou, who hast all power in heaven and on earth, accom- 
pany the preaching of Thy Word, and the administration of Thy 
Sacraments, with the influences of Thy Holy Spirit. Continue 
to us and to all Christian Churches, the means of grace and sal- 
vation; and may the saving truths of the gospel be speedily 
published in every land, that all the ends of the earth may hear, 
believe, and live forever. 

Be merciful and gracious, O God, to our kindred and friends. 
Forgive our enemies; reward our benefactors; and grant that 
we, with all Thy people everywhere, may have grace to serve 
Thee with full purpose of heart, and so be made partakers at last 
of eternal bliss in Thy presence in heaven. 

We ask all in the name, and for the sake of Thy dear Son, our 
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


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Sunday Evening 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, we acknowledge Thy great good- 
ness toward us, in granting us another day of holy rest. Thou 
hast not only supplied our bodily wants, but Thou hast given 
unto us the Bread of Life; and now, with unfeigned gratitude, 
we bring to Thee our evening sacrifice of praise. Give us, we 
beseech Thee, the grace of thankfulness, that we may suitably 
remember Thy love. 


We are truly sorry, O Lord, for the errors and sins of this 
day, and of our past lives. We are grieved that we have so 
often forgotten Thy presence, authority, and goodness. Merci- 
ful God, pardon our offences. Correct and amend what is amiss 
in us; and assist us, we beseech Thee, in carrying out the holy 
resolutions which we have this day formed, under the gracious 
movine's of Thy Word and Spirit. 


We pray Thy blessing upon the worship of Thy Church, upon 
the preaching of Thy Word, and upon the administration of Thy 
holy Sacraments, that Thy people may be built up in their most 
holy faith. Have mercy upon those who know Thee not. Deliver 
them, we pray Thee, from the bondage of sin, and gather them 
into Thy fold, where they shall be free from the power of the 
evil one. Bless our kindred and friends. Those who are in sin, 
O Lord, convert; strengthen and confirm those who are in grace. 
Unite us to one another by mutual love, and to Thyself, by con- 
tinual piety and faith, through the merits of Thy Blessed Son, 
our Saviour. 


O Thou, to whom the darkness and the light are both alike, 
and who dost neither slumber nor sleep, defend us, we beseech 
Thee, from all perils and dangers of this night. Keep us as 
under the shadow of Thy wings; that being quiet from all fear 
of evil, we may be brought in peace to see the light of another 
day, invigorated and rightly prepared for its work. 


Hear, O Lord, in heaven Thy dwelling-place, and when Thou 
hearest, forgive; for the love of Thine only Son, our Saviour, 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 


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Monday Morning 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, who by the rest of Thy holy 
day, and by the peaceful slumbers of the night, hast refreshed 
our bodies and souls, we give Thee hearty thanks for Thy great 
goodness toward us, and acknowledge Thee as the source of all 
our mercies. We would enter upon this new day, and upon the 
duties of the week, in Thy fear, and with a childlike dependence © 
on Thee. 


As Thou hast ordained that we should eat bread in the sweat 
of our face, we beseech Thee mercifully to prosper the work of 
our hands, and sanctify the fruit of our labors and cares to our 
good, to the good of others, and to Thy glory. Help us to carry 
the Spirit of Thy holy day into all the business of the week; and 
whilst our bodies and minds are engaged in honest and useful 
toil, may our hearts still live and rest in Thee. Save us from 
the spirit of worldliness. Suffer us not to seek our portion in 
this life; and having food and raiment, may we be therewith 
content. 


O Lord God of our Fathers, who dost make and keep covenant 
with families, and dost include parents and children in Thy most 
gracious promises, bless, we beseech Thee, this household dedi- 
cated to Thy holy service. Continue to provide for all our 
proper wants; and turn our hearts daily in gratitude and love to 
Thee, that being united in Thy service in this life, we may 
together attain to the felicity of the life everlasting, through 
infinite mercy and grace in Jesus Christ, our Lord. 


To Thy care, O Lord, we now commend ourselves for this day. 
Let Thy fatherly protection be over us. Preserve our feet from 
falling, our eyes from tears, and our souls from death; and 
enable us to walk before Thee in cheerful obedience to the end of 
life. 


Hear, O Lord, our prayer; and grant us all things that we 
need, for this world and for that which is to come; since we ask 
in the name of Thy dear Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


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Monday Evening 


O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and through Him 
our Father, and the source of all our mercies, blessed be Thy 
name for Thy gracious protection this day. Thy goodness is 
new every morning, and Thy faithfulness every night. O that 
there were such hearts in us that we might fear Thee, and keep 
Thy commandments always. : 


Accept, we beseech Thee, our thanksgiving for all the mercies 
and favors bestowed upon us, and be pleased to forgive what- 
ever we have done amiss. Purge our hearts from all evil pas- 
sions and desires, from envy, hatred, and malice, and from all 
uncharitableness. May we never suffer the sun to go down upon 
our wrath, but may we always seek our rest with a conscience 
void of offence towards Thee and towards all men. 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, we beseech Thee to look 
graciously upon us as a family. Bless us in body and soul; in 
basket and store; in our going out and our coming in, and in all 
that concerns us. Fill our hearts with love to. Thee, and charity 
towards our fellowmen, and grant us a sure and joyful hope of 
everlasting life, in Jesus Christ our Lord. 


With these prayers in our own behalf, accept, O Lord, our 
hearty intercessions for. all mankind. Let the light of Thy 
gospel shine on all nations. Be especially gracious to the land 
in which we dwell. Bless all who are in authority over us. So 
rule their hearts, and strengthen their hands, that they may be 
strong to oppose wickedness and have courage to support and: 
maintain what is right. 


We now commit ourselves to Thy watchful care during the 
night. Make us to rest in safety, and to be quiet from fear of 
evil. Lead us safely through the day of life; and, when the 
hour of death comes, may we commit our spirits into Thy hands, 
and enter into heavenly rest, through the abounding mercy of 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


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Tuesday Morning 


O God, our Father, we acknowledge with grateful hearts Thy 
goodness, which is renewed unto us from day to day. When we 
lay in defenceless sleep Thy power was beneath us, and Thy 
protection around us. Blessed be Thy name, O Lord of our life, 
for all Thy goodness and love toward us. 


Help us with a believing heart to embrace all the sufferings 
and death of Christ, whereby we may obtain the forgiveness of 
our sins, and become more and more united to His sacred body 
by the Holy Ghost, who dwells both in Christ and in us. Enable 
us to crucify the flesh with the affections and lusts thereof, so ~ 
that sin may no more have dominion over us; and grant us grace 
to offer ourselves unto Him a sacrifice of thanksgiving and 
praise, in body and in soul, in this life, and to obtain in the world 
to come life everlasting. 


Defend us, O Lord, this day, from all motions of sin in our 
own hearts, and from all hurtful influences from the world and 
evil spirits. In our greatest temptations be Thou nearest to us 
by Thy sustaining and conquering power; and as Thou, blessed 
Saviour, didst overcome the tempter in the wilderness, so do 
Thou overcome his wiles in us by Thy victorious grace. 


Remember, O Lord, for good all ministers, pastors, and 
teachers, all who preach the gospel among the nations, and all 
who serve Thee in any office in Thy Church. Endue them with 
the spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind, and so 
bless them in all their work, that they may fulfil their ministry 
with fidelity and zeal, and labor effectually for the conversion 
and salvation of souls. 


_ Grant us grace, we beseech Thee, to be just and upright in 

all our dealings; quiet and peaceable among our neighbors; full 
of compassion towards the needy and afflicted; and ever ready to 
do good to all men; that so walking faithfully before Thee all 
our days, and being found watching whenever our appointed 
time shall come, we may, from a life of grace, be translated into 
a life of glory, through the merits of Thy blessed Son, our 
Saviour. Amen. 


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Tuesday Evening 


Most gracious God, our heavenly Father, who hast brought us 
in safety to the close of another day ; regard, we beseech Thee, 
our prayer, and the prayers of all Thy people, and pardon our 
sins, according to Thy loving-kindness and tender mercy in Jesus 
Christ, our Lord. 


Accept, O Lord, our evening sacrifice, and pour out upon us 
the fulness of Thy grace. Guard and defend us by Thy holy 
angels; preserve us from all harm and danger, both of soul and 
body; and give us grace, that we may spend this evening and 
night, and all the days and nights of our sojourn upon earth, to 
Thy honor and glory. 


Help us, O Lord, to possess our souls in patience amidst all 
the changes of this mortal life. Give us a cheerful faith, a joy- 
ful hope, and a peaceful love. From gloominess of mind, from 
discontent with our lot, from dejection of spirit, from distrust of 
Thy mercies, and from the fear of death, good Lord, deliver us. 
O bring Thou us out of our troubles; cause Thy face to shine 
upon us, and we shall be saved. 


O Lord, take away from us all ignorance, hardness of heart, 
and undue carefulness for the things of this life. Help us as a 
household to fear Thee, sincerely to seek Thy glory, and to put 
our whole trust in Thy mercy. Make us mindful that as we 
have now come to the end of another day, so the end of life is at 
hand; and as we know not the day or the hour of our Master’s 
coming, grant us grace always so to live, that we may never be 
afraid to die; but that living or dying we may be Thine. 


We now commit ourselves, Almighty Father, into Thy hands. 
Be with us when we lie down, and when we rise up; be with us 
in sickness and in health; and in the hour of death, forsake us 
not, O most merciful Saviour, but grant us a calm and peaceful 
departure out of this world, and a triumphant entrance into Thy 
heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


158 THE Book OF WORSHIP 


Wednesday Morning 


O Thou Shepherd of Israel, who dost neither slumber nor 
sleep, under Thy providential care we have rested securely 
during another night, for which we now render Thee our humble 
and unfeigned thanks. We have slept and waked, and lo! Thou 
art still with us; and we are yet among the living to praise Thee. © 
Blessed be Thy holy name forever and ever. Ouy voice shalt 
Thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will we direct 
our prayer unto Thee, and will look up. Thou hast no pleasure 
in wickedness, neither can any evil dwell with Thee; but Thy 
delight is in all that call upon Thee, and Thou wilt bless such as 
are of an humble and contrite heart. 


Grant us grace to begin this day in Thy fear, and to end it to 
Thy glory. We are weak; be Thou our strength. We are 
ignorant and do easily err; be Thou our light and our guide. We 
are prone to thoughtlessness and vanity; keep us mindful, we 
entreat Thee, of death and of judgment, to the end that we may 
live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present evil world. 


O Lord, as Thou hast called us to serve one another, and the 
generation in which we live, give us strength to go forth to our 
daily duties with cheerfulness, and in humble dependence upon 
Thy help. Prosper our labors, and let the work of our hands be 
established upon us for Thy: praise. 


Be especially gracious, O Lord, to the land in which we dwell. 
Continue to us, we beseech Thee, the pure light of Thy holy 
gospel. Let there be grace and truth in our day: yea, let truth 
and justice, religion and piety, be established among us for all 
generations. 


Bless us now as a family, gathered around the mercy-seat, and 
grant us grace to love and fear Thee. Reward all that have done 
us good; and pardon those who have done or wished us evil. Be 
merciful to all who are in any trouble or affliction; and do Thou, 
O God of pity and compassion, grant them help and comfort 
according to their need, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen. 


PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY 159 


Wednesday Evening 


Our Father, who art in heaven, we come to Thy throne of 
grace this evening, with reverence and holy fear, begging of 
Thee mercy and peace, pardon and salvation. Thou art holy, 
and justly offended with us; but yet Thou art our gracious Lord 
and merciful Father in Christ Jesus. Be pleased, we beseech 
Thee, to blot out our sins from Thy remembrance, and heal our 
souls, that we may sin no more against Thee. O be not extreme 
to mark what we have done amiss, but for Christ’s sake, have 
mercy upon us, and grant unto us the full and free forgiveness 
of our sins. 


May the Spirit of Christ ever rule and live in us, inspiring 
our hearts with a sincere love of Thee, O God; with an earnest 
desire to please Thee, and with a dread of offending Thee. 
Sanctify us wholly, we beseech Thee, that our souls and bodies 
may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus 
Christ. 


We humbly pray for all mankind, especially for our kindred 
and friends, that they may receive mercies suitable to their 
wants. If any are estranged from Thee, draw them to Thyself 
by Thy good Spirit and grace, that as they share in Thy good- 
ness here, they may partake also of Thy glory hereafter, through 
the great mercy of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 


We beseech Thee, O Lord, to continue Thy gracious protection 
to us this night. Into Thy hands we commend ourselves, and all 
things that belong to us. Be pleased to watch over us, O Thou 
who dost neither slumber nor sleep. Defend us from danger 
and harm, and from the dread and fear of evil; to the end that 
we may enjoy such quiet and refreshing sleep as may fit us for 
the duties of the coming day. 


O Lord, make us ever mindful of that time when we shall lie 
down in the dust; and grant us grace so to live, that we may 
never be afraid to die; but that, whether we live we may live 
unto Thee, and whether we die we may die unto Thee; that so 
living or dying, we may be Thine, through the perfect sacrifice of 
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 


160 THE BooK OF WORSHIP 


Thursday Morning 


OQ God, our God, early will we seek Thee. Thy mercies are 
new unto us every morning, and call for new expressions of 
gratitude to Thee, the Giver of all good. For the rest of the 
night, for the light of another day, and for the comforts which 
now surround us, we praise Thee, O Lord our God. Help us to 
feel more deeply that we owe our life and all its blessings to Thy © 
fatherly love and care, 


We come unto Thee as Thy children. O give us the spirit of 
adoption whereby we may cry, Abba, Father; and loving Thee, 
who hast first loved us, may have grace to dedicate ourselves 
anew to Thy blessed service, in body and in soul. Let us not 
lack anything, our heavenly Father, without which we cannot 
serve Thee, but so perfect Thy gifts in us that we may testify, 
by our whole life, our gratitude to Thee for Thy great love and 
mercy to us; that everyone of us may be assured in ourselves 
of our faith, by the fruit thereof; and that, by godly walk and 
conversation, we may win others also unto Christ. 


Grant us grace, O Lord, to flee from every temptation that 
may this day assail us, and to overcome the power of sin in our 
hearts. May we rightly acknowledge Thee, the only true God; 
trust in Thee alone; with humility and patience expect all good 
from Thee only: love, fear and honor Thee with our whole 
heart: so as rather to renounce all creatures than do the least 
thing against Thy will. 


O God, our Saviour, who art the hope of all the ends of the 
earth, remember, we beseech Thee, the children of affliction and 
sorrow. Heal the sick; provide for the poor; befriend the for- 
saken; and be a helper to the helpless. 


We now resign ourselves, Almighty Father, into Thy hands. 
Let Thy mercy be upon us according as we hope in Thee. Guide 
us by Thy counsel while we live, and afterwards receive us to 
Thy heavenly glory, through infinite riches of grace in Christ 
Jesus, our Lord. Amen. 


PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY 161 


Thursday Evening 


Most. merciful God, our heavenly Father, look down from 
heaven, the habitation of Thy holiness, we beseech Thee, and 
accept the confession of our sins, with our evening sacrifice of 
thanksgiving and praise. 


Thou alone knowest how often we have sinned, in wandering 
from Thy ways, in wasting Thy gifts, and in forgetting Thy love. 
But we do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for all wherein 
we have displeased Thee. Make us truly contrite, we beseech 
Thee, and so cleanse us from the defilements of this day, that we 
may go to our rest, comforted by Thy grace, and sanctified by 
Thy Holy Spirit. 


Kind and gracious Father, we give Thee hearty thanks, for 
all Thy mercies bestowed upon us. We thank Thee for our 
being; for our powers of mind and body; for health, friends, 
food, and raiment; for Thy patience with us, nothwithstanding 
our many and great provocations; for the direction, assistance, 
and comfort of Thy Holy Spirit; for Thy continual care and 
watchful providence over us, through the whole course of our 
lives; and particularly for the favors and benefits of the past 
day. We beseech Thee, continue these blessings to us, and en- 
able us to show forth our gratitude for them, by sincere obedi- 
ence to Thy holy laws, and entire devotion to Thee. 


Bless us now as a family. Bind us together in the spirit of 
love, and strengthen us to perform our duties faithfully to Thee 
and to one another. Make us patient under all our trials; guide 
us in the narrow way that leadeth unto life, and bring us at last 
into Thy heavenly kingdom, to dwell with Thee forever. 


Be pleased to watch over us this night, and spread the wings 
of Thy protection around our resting place. Visit us with re- 
freshing sleep; cause us to rest safely in the arms of Thy love; 
and raise us up again in health and peace; so that all our days 
‘and nights may be spent with Thee in Thy blessed service, till 
we awake in Thy likeness, and are numbered with Thy saints in 
glory everlasting; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen, 


162 THE Book OF WORSHIP 


Friday Morning 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, in whom we live, and move, and 
have our being, we render thanks unto Thee, for Thy kind care 
over us during the night that is past. Since of Thy great mercy 
another day has dawned upon us, we once more consecrate our- 
selves in soul and body to Thy service. We renounce the works 
of darkness: cause us to walk in the light of Thy countenance. 
We renounce the vanities of the world: help us to seek after the 
enduring substance that is laid up with Thee in heaven. We 
renounce the sinful lusts of the flesh: enable us to walk in the 
Spirit. In these desires and purposes, do Thou, most merciful 
God, confirm and strengthen us by Thine ever present grace. 


We humbly confess before Thee, O Lord, our guilt, and be- 
seech Thee to pardon our sins and transgressions. Create in us 
a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within us, that we may 
have power to serve Thee in righteousness and true holiness all 
our days. 


Give us, O Lord, an abiding sense of the vanity and shortness 
of this mortal life. Seeing that the Son of Man cometh at an 
hour when we think not, may we be always ready; that so the 
dread summons may not come upon us unawares; but that, 
having our loins girt about, and our lamps burning, we may be 
like those that wait for their Lord. 


Bestow upon us, O most merciful Father, what is needful for 
us, and give us grace not to abuse Thy favors. Give us, we be- 
seech Thee, contented minds, and help us to regard with com- 
passion the wants and sorrows of others. May we know the 
blessedness of going about doing good, and relieving those who 
are in need, after the example of Jesus Christ, who loved us and 
gave Himself for us. 


Hear us, most merciful God, in these our humble requests, 
which we offer unto Thee in the name of Thy dear Son, our 
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 


PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY 163 


Friday Evening 


-O God, the great Creator, gracious Preserver, and wise 
Governor of the world, we, Thy unworthy servants, bow before 
Thee at this time to present our prayers and supplications at the 
throne of Thy heavenly grace. 


Thou, Lord, art never weary in doing us good; but alas! we 
acknowledge with shame that we have been guilty of great 
ingratitude towards Thee. We have been unprofitable servants ; 
we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own 
hearts; and instead of loving Thee, and delighting in Thee, we 
have been too eagerly and fondly pursuing the things of this 
world. Let Thy goodness and mercy, O Lord, lead us to repent- 
ance; and although we have rendered ourselves unworthy of the 
least of Thy mercies, yet for the sake of Thy beloved Son, in 
whom Thou art well pleased, spare us, good Lord, spare us, and 
be not angry with us forever. 


O Lord, enlighten our understandings, that we may know 
Thee; sanctify our affections that we may love Thee; and put 
Thy fear into our hearts, that we may dread to offend Thee. 
Convince us thoroughly, we beseech Thee, of the great evil of 
sin, that we may hate it, and endeavor in all things to obey Thy 
blessed will, and to walk before Thee in holiness and righteous- 
ness all our days. 


Extend Thy mercy, we beseech Thee, to the whole race of man- 
kind. Send relief to the children of affliction and sorrow; ease 
those that are in pain, and give deliverance to them that are 
persecuted for righteousness’ sake. Hasten the coming of Thy 
kingdom, we humbly pray Thee, and grant that the knowledge 
of Thy name, and the consolations of Thy grace, may soon fiil 
every land and all hearts. 


And now, as the shadows of evening have gathered around our 
dwelling, we beseech Thee to spread over us the shelter of Thy 
protecting care. Defend us from evil. Preserve us especially 
from the evil of sin, and from the assaults of our spiritual ene- 
mies; and let Thy goodness and mercy follow us all the days of 
our life, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 


164 ' THE Book OF WORSHIP 


Saturday Morning 


O God, by whom the whole world is governed and preserved, 
we give Thee humble thanks for Thy fatherly care over us, in 
preserving us from the dangers of the night which is past, and 
in bringing us safely to the beginning of another day. 


We gratefully acknowledge our dependence on Thee for the 
necessities, conveniences, and comforts of our daily life; for the 
means of our well-being in this world; and for the hope of ever- 
lasting happiness in the world to come. Give us always, we 
beseech Thee, such a tender sense of Thy mercies, that we may 
be truly thankful for them. Save us from hardness of heart, 
and from blindness of mind, that we may never neglect or abuse 
Thy grace. Enable us honestly to improve all the talents which 
Thou hast committed to our trust; and let no worldly business, 
nor love of pleasure, draw our minds or hearts from the solemn 
concerns of the life to come. | 


Bless, we implore Thee, Thy holy Church universal. Prosper 
all her institutions of learning. Make them rich sources of 
sound knowledge and true piety, that they may send forth men 
and women fitted for the ministry of the Word, the ministry of 
healing, and all the walks of life. Give abundant success to all 
the Christian enterprises in which she is engaged, that her waste 
places may be cultivated, and her spiritual wants speedily sup- 
plied. 


Defend us, O Lord, and those who are near and dear to us, 
against the assaults of our enemies. Grant that this day we fall 
into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger. May all our 
doings be ordered by Thee, and meet with Thy favor and bless- 
ing; that so we may walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy counte- 
nance. 


Into Thy hands, gracious Father, we now commend ourselves 
for this day, and for all coming time. Glorify Thyself in all 
that we do and suffer; and grant us, we beseech Thee, in this 
world knowledge of Thy truth, and in the world to come life 
everlasting; through the mercy and mediation of Jesus Christ, 
our Lord. Amen, 


PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY 165 


Saturday Evening 


O Lord, our heavenly Father, who hast brought us safely 
through another day, and to the close of another week, unto 
Thee we render our humble and hearty thanks. Grant us, we 
beseech Thee, a due sense of the manifold favors Thou hast be- 
stowed upon us through life; and especially teach us to value, as 
we ought, Thy great mercy in Christ Jesus our Lord, through 
whom alone we enjoy the means of grace, and the hope of glory. 


We confess, O Lord, that we have not served Thee according to 
the measure of our knowledge and ability. We have again and 
again broken Thy laws and commandments; we have too much 
neglected Thy warnings; we have resisted the quiet influences 
of Thy Holy Spirit, and we have just cause to fear Thy righteous 
judgments. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for 
Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; 
and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee in 
newness of life, to the honor and glory of Thy name. 


Remember in Thy mercy, O Lord, all men, whom Thou hast 
made of one blood to dwell upon the face of the earth, and deliver 
them from the manifold evils and miseries by which so many of 
them are oppressed. Deliver them especially from idolatry, 
from ignorance and superstition, from error and unbelief, and 
from the chains of sin. Cause the light of Thy glorious gospel 
to shine among them, and hasten the time when all Thy lost 
sheep shall be gathered into the one fold of the Good Shepherd, 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. 


And now, most gracious Father, take us, we entreat Thee, 
under Thy watchful care this night, and when Thou hast blessed 
us with refreshing sleep, such as Thou givest to Thine own be- 
loved children, raise us up again in health and peace, to praise 
Thee for Thy goodness. 


Hear us, O Lord, in mercy; and answer us in peace; since we 
ask in the name of Thy dear Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 










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